Hashimoto’s thyroiditis / chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis / autoimmune thyroiditis: Description, Causes, and Treatment Protocol
Description Hashimoto’s thyroiditis represents a chronic autoimmune disease that impacts the thyroid gland. It is sometimes referred to as autoimmune thyroiditis or chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis. It is named for Dr. Hakaru Hashimoto, who provided the initial description of it in 1912. This disorder, which is the most frequent reason for hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), arises when