Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

Overview

Hashimoto’s is autoimmune thyroiditis leading to hypothyroidism, most common cause.

Symptoms

• •Fatigue
• •Weight gain
• •Goiter
• •Cold intolerance

Stages

Diagnosis

• ✓TSH ↑, fT4 ↓
• ✓Anti-TPO ↑
• ✓Ultrasound (heterogeneous)

Treatments

• →Levothyroxine
• →Monitor TSH every 6-12 mo
• →Selenium (mild)

Risk Factors