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HASHIMOTO’S THYROIDITIS<br />
• Most common cause of hypo<strong>thyroid</strong>ism in the<br />
country<br />
• The <strong>thyroid</strong> gland is enlarged and has a<br />
decreased ability to produce <strong>thyroid</strong> hormone<br />
• Autoimmune disease where the body has<br />
antibodies that attack its own <strong>thyroid</strong> tissue!<br />
• Has a genetic basis. Can run in families<br />
• Blood tested for antibodies to enzyme TPO
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