Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Hashimoto's thyroiditis is the most common form of thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease where the body's own antibodies fight the cellss of the thyroid. It is named after the Japanese physician, Hakaru Hashimoto, who first described it in 1912.

In many cases, Hashimoto's usually results in hypothyroidism, although in its acute phase, it can cause a transient hyperthyroid state.

Symptoms of Hashimoto's thyroiditis include symptoms of hypothyroidism and a goitre.