What causes Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and what is the best method of treatment? Can iodine help this condition?
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Mr. Lybrate-user, hashimoto's thyroiditis is ani autoimmune disorder, where our own immune cells produce antibodies against thyroid gland tthyroid peroxidase abs), which destroy the hormone secreting cells. One othe reasons is said to be excess intake of dietary iodine. Other reasons are presence of other autoimmune phenomena and certain infections which may trigger the condition. There is accumulation of lymphocytes in the gland, cell destruction leads to thyroxine deficiency. Thyroid gland may become firm, lobulated and enlarged. Anti tpo ab are detected in the serum. Giving thyroxine replacement is the treatment. Iodine is of no use once hashimoto's thyroiditis develops. This is the major cause of hypothyroidism in usa particularly in women. In some cases no nti bodies may be seen.
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