If you have a goiter, what does it mean when your amun system attacks itself?

Hashimoto's thyroiditis is one of the auto-immune diseases whereby the body produces anti-thyroid antibodies. The thyroid gland may be infiltrated with lymphocytes, causing enlargement. The affected person develops thyroid hormone deficiency, fatigue and other symptoms. Persons with Hashimoto's thyroiditis should have periodic checkups to monitor thyroid function and check for other auto-immune disorders. For a more thorough explanation, check out other websites, or better yet, a good home medical book. Best choice: see a good, patient doc who can explain all this to you.

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If i get my goiter removed,does that also remove my thyroid gland?

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