What is Hashimoto's disease?
user
Have you heard of hypothyroidism? That’s kind of the same, and Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune disease that sometimes causes it.
assistant
What causes it?
user
Well, many people with hypothyroidism have an autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system attacks the thyroid, which is the main hormone production organ of the body.
assistant
Is there a cure for Hashimoto's?
user
Sadly, not yet. But the good news is that there are many medical treatments which can significantly slow the progression of this disease. The medical world is also trying to develop treatments which will allow the immune system to be more cooperative with the thyroid again.
assistant
What is Hashimoto's disease?
user
Have you heard of hypothyroidism? That’s kind of the same, and Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune disease that sometimes causes it.
assistant
What causes it?
user
Well, many people with hypothyroidism have an autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system attacks the thyroid, which is the main hormone production organ of the body.
assistant
Is there a cure for Hashimoto's?
user
We’re not sure what the best treatment is, and everyone’s different.  There are some things you can do to help the thyroid work better, and different treatments can help depending on how severe the disease is.
assistant
What is Hashimoto's disease?