Hashimotopotilailla
Hashimotopotilailla refers to individuals diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis, also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis. This is an autoimmune condition where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck responsible for producing hormones that regulate metabolism.
In Hashimoto's, the immune system's attack leads to inflammation of the thyroid, gradually damaging its cells
Diagnosis typically involves a physical examination, blood tests to measure thyroid hormone levels (TSH, T4) and