There is a tendency among physicians to assess a person’s thyroid gland status, merely by measuring the levels of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH). But, is that really enough? Clinical evidence shows that most often the real causes of thyroid gland dysfunction are ignored. Dysfunctional Thyroid -...
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis In 1912, Japanese physician Hakaru Hashimoto first described Hashimoto's thyroiditis, a chronic inflammation of the thyroid gland. In recent years more and more people are visiting, anxiously, doctors, having a blood test or even an ultrasound, diagnosed with "Hashimoto's thyroiditis" or "autoimmune thyroiditis". It is very...
What is Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis? Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, which is known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, is considered the most common autoimmune disease. It was first described in 1912 by the Japanese physician Hakaru Hashimoto, from whom it’s named after. It is characterized by the production of autoantibodies against...
Thyroid disorders can affect a wide range of physical functions and cause a series of confusion and often misdiagnosis. Although thyroid disorders are more common in adults, children whose cognitive and physical development depends on normal thyroid function are very important to follow. In a review article...
