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In many cases, Hashimoto's thyroiditis usually results in [[hypothyroidism]], although in its acute phase, it can cause a transient hyperthyroidism [[hyperthyroidism|thyrotoxic]] state known as hashitoxicosis. | In many cases, Hashimoto's thyroiditis usually results in [[hypothyroidism]], although, in its acute phase, it can cause a transient hyperthyroidism [[hyperthyroidism|thyrotoxic]] state known as hashitoxicosis. | ||
Hypothyroidism resulting from Hashimoto's thyroiditis can cause these symptoms: <ref>Ladenson P, Kim M. Thyroid. In: Goldman L and Ausiello D, eds. ''Goldman: Cecil Medicine''. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa:Saunders; 2007:chap 244.</ref> | |||
===General=== | |||
* [[Fatigue]] | |||
* [[Lethargy]] | |||
* [[Myxedema]] | |||
* Cold intolerance | * Cold intolerance | ||
* [[Weight gain]] | |||
* [[Weight loss]] | |||
* [[Migraine]]s | |||
* Puffy face | |||
===Localized symptoms=== | |||
*Enlarged neck or presence of [[goiter]] | |||
*Dysphonia (from involvement of the recurrent laryngeal nerve) | |||
*Dyspnea (from the constriction of the trachea) | |||
*Dysphagia (from impingement upon the esophagus) | |||
* Small or shrunken thyroid gland (late in the disease) | |||
===Gastrointestinal system=== | |||
* [[Constipation]] | * [[Constipation]] | ||
===Skin and appendages=== | |||
* [[Dry skin]] | |||
* [[Hair loss]] | |||
===Neuro-psychiatric system=== | |||
* [[Depression]] | * [[Depression]] | ||
* Difficulty concentrating or thinking | * Difficulty concentrating or thinking | ||
* [[Mania]] | * [[Mania]] | ||
* [[Memory loss]] | * [[Memory loss]] | ||
* [[Panic attack]]s | * [[Panic attack]]s | ||
===Reproductive system=== | |||
* [[Infertility]] | |||
* [[ | *Oligomenorrhea | ||
* | *Menometrorrhagia | ||
===Musculoskeletal=== | |||
*Joint stiffness | |||
*Muscle cramps | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
History
Symptoms
In many cases, Hashimoto's thyroiditis usually results in hypothyroidism, although, in its acute phase, it can cause a transient hyperthyroidism thyrotoxic state known as hashitoxicosis.
Hypothyroidism resulting from Hashimoto's thyroiditis can cause these symptoms: [1]
General
- Fatigue
- Lethargy
- Myxedema
- Cold intolerance
- Weight gain
- Weight loss
- Migraines
- Puffy face
Localized symptoms
- Enlarged neck or presence of goiter
- Dysphonia (from involvement of the recurrent laryngeal nerve)
- Dyspnea (from the constriction of the trachea)
- Dysphagia (from impingement upon the esophagus)
- Small or shrunken thyroid gland (late in the disease)
Gastrointestinal system
Skin and appendages
Neuro-psychiatric system
- Depression
- Difficulty concentrating or thinking
- Mania
- Memory loss
- Panic attacks
Reproductive system
- Infertility
- Oligomenorrhea
- Menometrorrhagia
Musculoskeletal
- Joint stiffness
- Muscle cramps
References
- ↑ Ladenson P, Kim M. Thyroid. In: Goldman L and Ausiello D, eds. Goldman: Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa:Saunders; 2007:chap 244.