Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is a chronic autoimmune thyroid disease that may present with enlarged thyroid gland, symptoms of peripheral tissue compression, and hypothyroidism.
1. Enlargement of the thyroid gland: The disease causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged and tough, usually without symptoms of pain.
2. Symptoms of peripheral tissue compression: when the enlarged thyroid gland compresses the esophagus, it will lead to difficulty in swallowing; when it compresses the blood vessels, it will lead to obstruction of blood reflux and symptoms of edema; when it compresses the vocal cords, it will lead to hoarseness, loss of voice and other symptoms.
3. Hypothyroidism: Patients checking thyroid function may suggest hypothyroidism, which may be accompanied by symptoms such as bradycardia, chills, fatigue, and mucous edema, etc. Patients can take oral levothyroxine sodium under the guidance of the doctor for replacement therapy.
When suffering from Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, you can go to the hospital in time, under the guidance of the physician to carry out the relevant treatment.