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Autoimmune thyroid diseases, such as autoimmune thyroiditis, which is also known as Hashimotoâs thyroiditis or chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, are conditions in which the immune system attacks the bodyâs own thyroid gland.hile chronic autoimmune thyroid diseases are generally mild or even symptomless, they can progress to significant hypothyroidism. Seek prompt medical care for worrisome symptoms of hypothyroidism, such as depression or unexplained weight gain. 1  Previous. 2  1. 3  2. 4  3.
Many other common diseases are caused by autoimmunity such as juvenile diabetes and low thyroid disease. It has been recently discovered that some persons who suffer with hives or angioedema also have an autoimmune disease. In these cases, autoantibodies have been formed that bind to the Fc-receptor on mast cells.