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Hashimoto’s Disease: What Is, Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis

Hashimoto’s Disease: What Is, Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis

What Is Hashimoto’s Disease?

Hashimoto's is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks healthy body tissue. The body produces antibodies against thyroid peroxidase (anti-TPO) and thyroglobulin (anti-TG), which destroy the gland's follicular cells. It leads to disorders in the production of thyroid hormone and further to the development of hypothyroidism….

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