Thyroiditis
What is Thyroiditis?
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland found in the lower neck, just beneath Adam’s apple. The hormones this gland releases control the body’s growth and metabolism. They affect processes like heart rate, digestion and temperature. Thyroid hormones are also essential…
What is Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Hypothyroidism?
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis also called Hashimoto’s disease or chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis is a condition in which the body’s immune system attacks the thyroid gland. It may lead to hypothyroidism. In this case, the thyroid gland, located in the front of the…