Hashimoto thyroiditis (HT), also called lymphocytic thyroiditis or chronic autoimmune thyroiditis, is characterized by autoimmune destruction of the thyroid gland that can result in ...
Although asymptomatic in early stages, the majority of patients will exhibit physical symptoms of hypothyroidism including:
Fatigue
Cold intolerance
Mild weight gain
Hoarse voice
Dry skin
H...
The goal of treatment is to alleviate symptoms and return serum TSH levels to the normal range.
Oral thyroid hormone replacement should be considered in all patients with over...
TSH can be monitored every 4 to 6 weeks and dose titrated to achieve target goals.
Once target goal is achieved, then TSH should be monitored yea...
E06.3 Autoimmune thyroiditis
E03.9 Hypothyroidism, unspecified
E04.9 Nontoxic goiter, unspecified
21983002 Hashimoto thyroiditis (disorder)
40930008 Hypothyroidism (disorder)
3716002 Goite...
HT progresses from asymptomatic to overt hypothyroidism. Thyroid hormone replacement is recommended for overt hypothyroidism and subclinical hypothyroidism with TSH >10 mU/L The bal...
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