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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][2]
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.
- ↑ Caturegli P, De Remigis A, Rose NR (2014). "Hashimoto thyroiditis: clinical and diagnostic criteria". Autoimmun Rev. 13 (4–5): 391–7. doi:10.1016/j.autrev.2014.01.007. PMID 24434360.