I just got diagnosed with very mild Hashimoto disease, What does this mean?

i'm a 24/f, i know it has to do with my thyroid, the doctor perscribed me 50mg (each pill) of synthroid

u must ask it to ure doc tiz is not the rite place to ask abt sickness sis...u dnt wanna get advices frm any amateur

Maybe you shouldve asked the pertson who diagnosed you

BP

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Chronic thyroiditis is an inflammation of the thyroid gland that frequently results in hypothyroidism (lowered thyroid function).

Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top

Chronic thyroiditis or Hashimoto's disease is a common thyroid gland disorder that can occur at any age, but it is most often seen in middle aged women. It is caused by a reaction of the immune system against the thyroid gland.

The onset of the disease is slow, and it may take months or even years for the condition to be detected. Chronic thyroiditis is most common in women and individuals with a family history of thyroid disease. It is estimated to affect between 0.1% and 5% of all adults in Western countries.

Hashimoto's disease may rarely be associated with other endocrine disorders caused by the immune system. When Hashimoto's disease occurs with adrenal insufficiency and type 1 diabetes mellitus, the condition is called type 2 polyglandular autoimmune syndrome (PGA II).

Less commonly, Hashimoto's disease occurs with hypoparathyroidism, adrenal insufficiency, and fungal infections of the mouth and nails in a condition called type 1 polyglandular autoimmune syndrome (PGA I).

IF you know it has to do with thyroids why are you asking WHAT DOES IT MEAN?




How is Hashimoto's disease treated?
Hashimoto's disease has no cure. However, your doctor can treat low thyroid function so you probably won't have any long-term effects.

Thyroid medicine can replace the hormones your thyroid gland usually makes. How long you need to take the medicine will depend on the results of your blood tests. For most people, thyroid hormone medicine causes no problems.

Taking your thyroid medicine and having regular blood tests to see how your thyroid gland is working can help prevent symptoms like tiredness, weight gain and constipation.

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Under dr's care ,,I'm sure you will be fine , what was prescribed to you is a mild steroid, which this disease responds quite well to,and can be controlled,, I suggest you ask your Dr EXACTLY , what your diagnosis means, because your disease can fall under many different categories, I hope this helps you, and relax you'll be fine. Please ALWAYS ask Doc for specifics :)