Heal Your Leaky Gut by David Brownstein & Jodie Gould

Author:David Brownstein & Jodie Gould
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: HEA039010 Health & Fitness / Diseases / Gastrointestinal, HEA006000 Health & Fitness / Diet & Nutrition / Diets
Publisher: Humanix Books

Hashimoto’s Disease

Hashimoto’s disease is named after Dr. Hakaru Hashimoto, the twentieth-century Japanese surgeon who first recognized the disease. HD is an autoimmune disorder in which the body produces a specialized type of white blood cell (lymphocyte) that attacks the thyroid gland. This results in an inflammatory response.

The symptoms of HD are varied. A swollen gland, otherwise known as a goiter, is common. The thyroid will enlarge in size as the disease process impairs its function. The most common complaint people have is fullness in the throat area. Initially, patients might feel signs of too much thyroid hormone—hyperthyroidism. Symptoms include racing of the heart and nervousness. This is due to an inflammation of the thyroid gland, causing the gland to release much of its stored thyroid hormone. After a period of time, and after the thyroid gland essentially “burns” itself out, the hyperthyroid symptoms will give way to hypothyroid symptoms such as fatigue and coldness.

It is common for blood tests to show elevated levels of thyroid antibodies in those who suffer from HD. These antibodies include

• antithyroid antibodies

• antimicrosomal antibodies

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