{"product_id":"2940153838144","title":"Hashimoto Thyroiditis, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eHashimoto's Thyroiditis is swelling (inflammation) of the thyroid gland that often results in reduced thyroid function (hypothyroidism).\u003cbr\u003eThis condition is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States in individuals older than 6 years.\u003cbr\u003eIt is part of the spectrum of autoimmune disease.\u003cbr\u003eChronic thyroiditis or Hashimoto's disease is a common thyroid gland disorder.\u003cbr\u003eIt is caused by a reaction of the immune system against the thyroid gland.\u003cbr\u003eIt can occur at any age but is most often seen in middle-aged women\u003cbr\u003eChronic thyroiditis is most common in women and people with a family history of thyroid disease.\u003cbr\u003eHashimoto's disease may in rare cases be associated with other endocrine disorders caused by the immune system.\u003cbr\u003eHypothyroidism typically has an insidious onset with subtle signs and symptoms that may progress to more advanced or even florid signs and symptoms over months to years.\u003cbr\u003eSymptoms\u003cbr\u003e1. Enlarged neck or presence of goiter\u003cbr\u003e2. Constipation\u003cbr\u003e3. Mild weight gain\u003cbr\u003e4. Dry skin\u003cbr\u003e5. Fatigue\u003cbr\u003eDiagnosis of Hashimoto's disease is by:\u003cbr\u003e1. Free T4 test (low)\u003cbr\u003e2. Serum TSH (high)\u003cbr\u003e3. Thyroid auto antibodies\u003cbr\u003e4. Fine Needle Biopsy: Hashimoto thyroiditis is a histologic diagnosis.\u003cbr\u003eTreatment of Hashimoto's disease is by:\u003cbr\u003e1. Thyroid hormone replacement\u003cbr\u003e2. Removal of malignant nodule\u003cbr\u003e3. Prevent obstruction to the trachea or the esophagus causing breathing and swallowing difficulty\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Hashimoto Thyroiditis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 More Facts about Hashimoto Thyroiditis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Treatment of Hashimoto Thyroiditis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Hypothyroidism\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Goiter\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Congenital Hypothyroidism\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47076235280624,"sku":"2940153838144","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940153838144_p0.jpg?v=1764099108","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940153838144","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}