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Kresimira Milas MD
Director of the Thyroid Center and Associate Professor of Surgery
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
Dr. Milas is a member of the EndocrineWeb Editorial Board.
She is a Senior Editor and oversees the thyroid section of EndocrineWeb.

EndocrineWeb.com Articles Reviewed by Kresimira Milas MD

Thyroid Hormone Replacement Therapy for Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
There is one treatment for Hashimoto’s thyroiditis: thyroid hormone replacement therapy. Though it’s the only treatment available, it’s highly effective at treating the symptoms of this thyroid disorder, including hypothyroidism and goiter.
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Overview
Read this article to learn the basics of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that attacks your thyroid gland. In doing so, your thyroid’s ability to produce thyroid hormone may be impaired. Hypothyroidism and goiter may result.
Risk Factors of Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune disorder, so the main risk factor for developing this disease is having a pre-existing autoimmune disorder. Learn what you should do if you are at risk for developing Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Facts and Tips
Read this article to learn quick facts and tips about Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, a common condition characterized by inflammation of the thyroid gland. Learn about causes, symptoms, risk factors, and treatments here.
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis FAQ
This quick reference covers all the most common questions about Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, a condition characterized by inflammation of the thyroid gland. Get easy-to-understand information about symptoms, causes, and treatments in this article.
Symptoms of Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
It’s possible to have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (inflammation of the thyroid gland) for years without experiencing a single symptom. But there are hallmark signs and symptoms of this common disorder, and you can learn about them in this article.
Preventing Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Unfortunately, there is no way to prevent Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. But this common thyroid disorder is responsive to treatment, so you should focus on recognizing the symptoms and seeking an early diagnosis to prevent the disorder’s progression.
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Complications
This article describes complications of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, a disease characterized by inflammation of the thyroid gland. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune disorder, so it increases your chance of developing other autoimmune conditions.
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Diagnosis
Read this article to learn what tests and exams your doctor may use to diagnose Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. These tests, along with a physical examination, will help your doctor detect the presence of this common thyroid disorder.
Causes of Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Read this article to learn about what causes Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, which is inflammation of the thyroid gland. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is an autoimmune disorder. That means it is caused by a malfunction in your immune system.