
Internal MedicineEndocrinology
Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Disease overview
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is a disease in which the immune system attacks the thyroid gland. It commonly affects people aged 30-50 years. It presents as an enlarged thyroid gland, which feels firm to th...
Detailed description
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is a disease in which the immune system attacks the thyroid gland. It commonly affects people aged 30-50 years. It presents as an enlarged thyroid gland, which feels firm to the touch but is not painful.
Disease information
Disease name
Hashimoto's thyroiditis
English name
Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Category
Internal Medicine
Subcategory
Endocrinology
Related departments
Endocrinology
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