Surviving Hashimoto's: A Guide to Thriving with Autoimmune Thyroid Disease - Couverture souple

Lefkon, David; Intelligence, Artificial

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ISBN 13 : 9798324096113

Editeur : Independently published, 2024

Synopsis

UNDERSTANDING HASHIMOTO’S THYROIDITIS

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, also known simply as Hashimoto’s, is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped organ located in the neck, just below the Adam’s apple. It plays a vital role in regulating metabolism, energy levels, and many other bodily functions by producing essential hormones: thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).

In Hashimoto’s, the immune system creates antibodies that target the thyroid gland as if it were a foreign invader. This autoimmune response leads to chronic inflammation and potential damage to the thyroid, resulting in a gradual decline in its function over time. As the thyroid gland loses its ability to produce adequate hormones, the body experiences various symptoms of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798324096113
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 187
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