What is it? 

An autoimmune disease (antibodies attack your body's tissues) where your immune system attacks your thyroid 

Symptoms

  • Unexplained weight gain
  • fatigue 
  • dry skin
  • hair loss 
  • constipation 
  • depression
  • enlarged thyroid
  • joint stiffness
  • muscle weakness

Treatments

The treatment of hormone therapy through an endocrinologist is most effective.