HASHIMOTO’S THYROIDITIS: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT AS AN AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE

Аннотация

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is a chronic autoimmune disease that primarily affects the thyroid gland, leading to progressive hypothyroidism. The condition occurs when the body’s immune system produces antibodies that attack thyroid tissue, resulting in inflammation and impaired hormonal function. Diagnosis is based on clinical symptoms, elevated TSH levels, low free thyroxine, and the presence of anti-thyroid antibodies. Treatment typically involves lifelong hormone replacement therapy with levothyroxine to normalize metabolic function.