Hashimoto's thyroiditis
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Hashimoto's thyroiditis Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease where the immune system gradually destroys the thyroid gland. | ||||
Disease information
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Symptoms[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Symptom
| Symptom | Probability |
|---|---|
| Fever | 40 |
| Fatigue | 50 |
| Weakness | 50 |
| Swallow pain | 70 |
| Hoarseness | 50 |
| Dysphagia | 60 |
| Swollen thyroid gland | 70 |
| Inflamed thyroid | 100 |
Complications[edit | edit source]
| Symptom | Probability |
|---|---|
| Irregular hearbeat | 20 |
| Hypertension | 20 |
Examinations[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Examination
- Interview
- Temperature measurement
- Physical examination
- Oral cavity inspection
- Neck palpation
- Heart monitoring
- Biopsy - sampling
- Differential diagnosis
If complications occur:
- ECG
- Blood pressure measurement
Treatments[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Treatment
If complications occur:
Additional treatments:
