Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is autoimmune inflammation of the thyroid gland that causes scarring and prevents the thyroid gland from making enough thyroid hormone. This can cause fatigue, weight gain, weakness, poor cold tolerance, and other symptoms. Supplementing thyroid hormones can restore levels.
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