Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune thyroid disorder that is benign and may be cancerous in rare cases, and therefore is generally not serious. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, usually presents as an enlarged thyroid gland. There is no treatment for this disease that addresses the cause. Limiting iodine intake may help stop the progression of autoimmune destruction of the thyroid. People with goiter only and no hypothyroidism generally do not require treatment. Clinical treatment focuses on symptoms of hypothyroidism and goiter compression. It is recommended that patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis seek timely medical attention and follow the doctor’s instructions for scientific and effective treatment to avoid delays.