Hashimoto thyroiditis — also known as Hashimoto's disease or chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis — is an autoimmune condition, meaning antibodies from a person's own immune system attack a part of the ...

Three thyroid-related conditions that children may more commonly develop include Graves’ disease, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and thyroid nodules. Talking with their pediatrician about symptoms and ...

A woman’s hands holding a paper form of the thyroid gland on a beige background. Although Hashimoto’s is the most common autoimmune disease globally, there’s still plenty to uncover about this complex ...

This article was reviewed by Knox Beasley, MD. You might associate autoimmune conditions with symptoms like skin disease, chronic pain, and fatigue. A less-discussed symptom of autoimmune diseases?

Women with endometriosis have a higher risk for various thyroid conditions, including hypothyroidism, Graves disease, and Hashimoto thyroiditis.

Graves’ disease is an autoimmune condition that causes hyperthyroidism and can affect the heart, eyes, muscles, and bones. It affects about 1.2% of people in the United States. Life expectancy depends ...