Antibodies to the thyroid gland

Antibodies against your own organ

• If you suffer from Hashimoto's thyroiditis, i.e. Hashimoto's disease, it is an autoimmune disease. you body In such cases it turns against itself and forms antibodies that try to destroy certain structures. In this case, the antibodies are directed against the thyroid.
• The constant attack leads to inflammation of this organ. At this stage, she often releases more hormones. These have a comprehensive effect in the body and are called the "whip of the organism".
• You may notice weight loss from the increase in hormones, diarrhea, Sweating, restlessness or Hair loss. Menstrual cycle disorders are also possible.
• However, as the inflammation continues, more and more thyroid tissue becomes over time destroyed, so that in the medium term fewer hormones are released and it leads to hypofunction comes. The overfunction therefore turns into a subfunction.
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• In the case of subfunction, you usually have the opposite complaints: They gain weight, are often constipated, have a dry one skin, are depressed and lethargic.


Graves' disease - all about hyperthyroidism

Basedow's disease, also known medically as Graves' disease, is one of the ...

• If you are middle-aged and female, you are one of the main risk groups for this disease. The risk of getting sick is increased if other family members are also sick or if you already have another autoimmune disease.

Treatment of the thyroid

• Since many women who develop antibodies against the thyroid gland are between 40 and 50 years old, doctors often suspect the onset of symptoms when the first symptoms appear Menopause. As a victim, you often suffer from the disease for too long without proper therapy.
• In general, Hashimoto's disease can be treated well. In order to make a meaningful diagnosis, you will have several Investigations carried out. The corresponding hormones and their precursors are examined in the blood count, and the ultrasound provides further information. Ultimately, however, a tissue sample is taken in order to provide a clear result.
• If too few hormones are released from the important organ, your doctor will advise you Medication prescribe artificial hormones in order to create a balance.
• It is important that the dosage is individually adjusted so that you are symptom-free. If you remain underactive or if you become overactive due to an overdose, symptoms will continue to occur.
• To avoid this, you must have your blood values ​​checked at regular intervals in the future, as natural fluctuations can occur again and again.
• In general, you will take one hormone tablet once a day, preferably at the same time of day.
• So far this disease cannot be cured, but those affected get along well with it if the dose is correct.