Hashimotos

Disease
Life Science Presentation
Regina M. Thomas
Gods Bible School & College
Named after
Dr. Hakaru
Hashimoto
Dr. Hashimoto first
described this condition in
1912.
Symptoms
of
Hashimotos
Disease
Fatigue
Weight gain
Pale, puffy face
Feeling cold
Joint and muscle
pain
Constipation
Dry, thinning hair
Heavy menstrual
flow or irregular
periods
Depression
A slowed heart rate
Problems getting
pregnant
http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-
publications/fact-sheet/hashimoto-disease.html


Hashimotos Disease is an autoimmune disorder in
which antibodies in the body attack the cells of the
thyroid.

Some scientists believe that Hashimotos Disease is
genetic.

Others believe that a virus or bacteria might cause
the immune system to attack the thyroid gland.

Researchers are trying to locate the genes that
make people susceptible to this disease.

The immune system attacks the thyroid causing inflammation.
In most cases, the gland is eventually destroyed. The thyroid is
a small gland at the base of the neck. This gland is part of the
endocrine system and produces hormones. Our body needs
these hormones for many activities.
What is Hashimotos Disease?
The 2 main hormones produced by the thyroid are:
Triiodothyronine (T3) and
Thyroxine (T4)

Calciton is another hormone produced in the thyroid gland
that helps regulate the level of calcium in the blood.


Hormones control the bodys metabolism.
Hormones are involved in regulating many body functions
such as:
Heart rate
Digestion
How quickly a person burns calories

Adequate thyroid hormones are needed for growth and
brain development in babies and children.
WHO IS AT RISK?
Women are 7 times more likely to get Hashimotos
Disease.

Middle aged people.

A family history of autoimmune diseases or thyroid
disease.

People that already have another autoimmune disease.
For example, arthritis or diabetes.
Every cell in the body has receptors
for thyroid hormone.
These hormones are responsible for
the most basic aspects of body
function, impacting all major systems
of the body.



http://chriskresser.com/the-most-important-thing-you-may-not-know-about-hypothyroidism

Because of all the functions the hormones in our thyroid
control, other systems in our body will not be able to work
properly. While all the body systems are impacted, two are
discussed below:

Endocrine SystemThe immune system attacks the thyroid
gland. This gland is part of the endocrine system. This gland
produces hormones that control many things in our body.
These hormones control metabolism, growth, body
temperature, muscle strength, appetite, the health of our
heart, brain, kidneys, and reproductive systems.

Reproductive SystemThe lack of hormones produced by
the thyroid can cause infertility. It can also cause
miscarriage and even birth defects in pregnancies of women
that have undiagnosed and untreated Hashimotos Disease.


COMPLICATIONS:
GOITER

Having an enlarged
thyroid gland can visibly
change your
appearance and
interfere with breathing
and swallowing.
The thyroid gland becomes enlarged due to the
constant stimulation of the thyroid to release
more hormones.
OTHER COMPLICATIONS:
Heart problemsIncreased risk of heart disease, enlarged
heart, or in rare cases, heart failure.
Mental Health IssuesDepression, lack of sexual desire, and
slowed mental function.
High Cholesterol
MyxedemaIntense cold intolerance and drowsiness. This
is life-threatening and requires immediate medical
treatment
Infertility or Miscarriage
Birth defectsBabies born to women with untreated
hypothyroidism have a higher risk for birth defects such as
cleft palate. There is also a link between hypothyroid
pregnancies and heart, brain and kidney problems in
babies.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hashimotos-
disease/basics/complications/con-20030293
DIAGNOSIS:
Tests given can determine if a person has Hashimotos Disease.

Thyroid function testA blood test that determines if your
body has the right amount of TSH and T4.

Antibody testblood sample is sent to a lab where they look
for specific antibodies that would suggest Hashimotos
disease.

Hashimotos Disease can also be diagnosed by the presence of
an enlarged thyroid, ultrasound, and thyroid biopsy.
TREATMENT
Hashimotos Disease can be treated.
It is treated with a single daily dose of a man-made form of
the T4 thyroid hormone.
This man-made hormone is called levothyroxine.
In most cases, medication will need to be taken for the rest
of the persons life.
The exact dose is based on age, weight, severity of the
condition of the thyroid, use of other medications, and other
health problems.
A few weeks after beginning treatment, levels of TSH are
tested. It can take several months for the levels to become
normal.


In Summary:

Hashimotos Disease is an autoimmune disease that causes
inflammation of the thyroid gland. This is the most common
cause of hypothyroidism. This is when the thyroid gland does
not produce enough thyroid hormones for the bodys needs.
Symptoms can include a goiter, tiredness, feeling of fullness in
the throat, weight gain, intolerance to cold, and a slower heart
rate. Testing for diagnosis includes blood tests, ultrasounds,
and biopsy of the thyroid. Hashimotos Disease does not
always need treatment. However, when treatment is needed,
a thyroid hormone replacement is used. Medication will not
cure this condition. It will help maintain normal thyroid
hormone levels.
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