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OverviewHashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune condition, occurs when the immune system mistakenly targets the thyroid gland, leading to inflammation known as thyroiditis. Also referred to as Hashimoto's disease, chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, or autoimmune thyroiditis, this disorder was named after the Japanese surgeon who identified it in 1912. In the United States, Hashimoto's is the most prevalent thyroid disorder, impacting roughly 1% to 2% of the population. It stands as the primary cause of hypothyroidism, characterized by an underactive thyroid gland Full Product DetailsAuthor: Deborah EdwardPublisher: Independently Published Imprint: Independently Published Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.118kg ISBN: 9798879708646Pages: 94 Publication Date: 15 February 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |