Actor Arjun Kapoor has recently talked about his disease named Hashimoto. He has talked about how this disease can create problems for his life and career. In fact, the acting profession demands that you should always be fit and healthy. But the problem of hypothyroidism occurs due to the autoimmune disease Hashimoto. Due to which weight increases rapidly. In such a situation, a person has to work hard to maintain fitness.
Hashimoto's is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid gland. Due to which thyroid hormone starts being produced in less quantity than required by the body. Due to which many parts of the body are affected. As a result, symptoms like fatigue, weight gain and constipation start appearing. Hashimoto's symptoms can be controlled with the help of medicines.
According to a study published in Research Gate, 7.5% of people worldwide are facing the autoimmune disease Hashimoto. About 11% people in India are facing this disease.
So, today' health water ' In this we will talk about the autoimmune disease Hashimoto. You will also learn that-
What is Hashimoto? This is an autoimmune condition, in which our immune system attacks healthy cells of the body. This disease mostly affects the thyroid gland. Thyroid gland is responsible for many functions of the body. Due to this, our metabolism, brain, heart and blood pressure get affected and body weight can also increase. Overall, this can lead to conditions that can also increase the risk of many other diseases.
Dr. Abhinav Gupta says that if someone in India has hypothyroid problem, then instead of finding its cause, doctors start treating thyroid only. Whereas in many cases Hashimoto's disease can also be the cause.
The National Library of Medicine states that people living in land areas have a higher risk of Hashimoto's than others who live near the ocean. If symptoms of this disease appear along with thyroid problems, then you can talk to a doctor to get diagnosed with Hashimoto's.
Are Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism the same? No, the situation is different in both. In hypothyroidism, the thyroid gland also produces less thyroid hormone, but it is not an autoimmune condition. Whereas Hashimoto is more serious due to it being an autoimmune disease. Hashimoto's can also cause hypothyroidism, but sometimes this condition can occur without any reason.
What are the symptoms of Hashimoto? Some people do not notice any symptoms in the early days of Hashimoto's disease. But as the condition becomes serious, many symptoms start appearing. Sometimes the thyroid gland starts increasing. This condition is called goiter. Goiter is usually the first symptom of Hashimoto's disease.
It usually doesn't hurt. Due to this, swelling is felt in the lower part of the neck. It can also cause constipation. Drowsiness increases and excessive sleep occurs. What are its other characteristics, see the graphic:
What causes Hashimoto's disease? It is an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system attacks its own healthy cells and organs. In this disease the antibodies attack the thyroid gland. Studies conducted so far have not discovered why the antibodies attack the thyroid, but some doctors and scientists believe it may be due to genetics.
If a person is suffering from any autoimmune disease, the risk of Hashimoto's disease increases. See graphic:
What are the risk factors for Hashimoto's? Dr. Abhinav Gupta says that family history is the main factor in Hashimoto's disease. Apart from this, the risk of this disease for women is many times higher than that of men. Its risk may increase with increasing age, understand in detail:
Family history is a big reason: According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine, your chances of developing Hashimoto's are about 80% higher due to genetic factors. If any member of a person's biological family has Hashimoto's disease or thyroid problem, then the risk of this disease is higher.
Women are at greater risk: Women are 10 times more likely to develop Hashimoto's disease than men. Dr. Abhinav Gupta says that this may be due to sex hormones.
Risk increases with age: With increasing age the risk of Hashimoto's and thyroid also increases.
What is the effect of Hashimoto's disease on the body?
Hashimoto's affects thyroid and metabolism the most. Due to which digestive problems also increase. Therefore, the patient needs lifelong treatment as well as care.
If a person has Hashimoto's disease and does not get timely treatment, he may have to face many other health problems. See graphic:
What is Hashimoto's treatment? Most people with Hashimoto's disease need treatment. If the disease is in the early stages and the thyroid is functioning normally, the doctor may keep the patient under observation without any treatment.
If the thyroid does not produce enough hormones then medication is required. In such a situation, doctors give synthetic hormone levothyroxine. Sometimes some side effects may also be seen.
If you notice these side effects due to levothyroxine, consult your doctor:
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