Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is one of the most common autoimmune diseases that affects women. In fact, autoimmune disease is the fourth leading cause of disability in women. I was diagnosed at the age of 29 after my doctor noticed a lump in my throat. This lump was a goiter. The thyroid, located at the front of your neck, produces hormones that regulate metabolism and energy in your body and is the organ most commonly affected by autoimmune disease. A goiter is formed as your thyroid gland becomes more damaged, and then the pituitary gland senses a low thyroid hormone level and secretes more TSH to stimulate the thyroid, which causes the thyroid to grow. This is a goiter. Continue reading “Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis”
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
May 13th, 2020 by Paula Gallagher
Guest blog by Jasmol Sardana, DO.
Raise your hand if you have overly ripe bananas. Now raise your hand if you are buying bananas just to watch them turn brown so you can make banana bread. If you are like me, you may be doing a little extra baking during this time – and banana bread is an easy and healthy thing to try, even if you aren’t really a baker!
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