Body Systems and being left untreated
What is one important way Hashimotos affects the cardiovascular system?
It causes the heart rate to slow down, and weakens your heartbeat, making heart less effective in pumping blood
What kind of diagnosis procedure checks the levels of anti-thyroperoxidase antibodies that play a role in thyroid production hormones?
A blood test
True or False: Most people become more fertile from the effects of Hashimotos.
False, people normally have a difficulty concieving
Which famous actress became a pescatarian because of her Hashimotos?
Victoria Justice (Tori Vega)
Which diet is most common amongst people affected with Hashimotos?
Gluten/grain free
Which complication that can be caused from continuous untreated Hashimotos is described as resulting in an enlarged thyroid and can alter appearance and affect swallowing or breathing?
Goiter
What diagnosis test checks for TSH, Free T3 and T4 levels?
(TFTs) Thyroid Function Test
Are symptoms present in the earlier stages of the disease?
No, most people are asymptomatic in the earlier stages
What is something that Hashimotos cannot do but the problems it causes can
cause death
Name two diseases closely related or caused by Hashimotos
Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, Graves' Disease, Goiter
Mental health issue that can be caused by Hashimotos and worsen over the years
Depression
In a diet treatment, what kind of foods do people with Hashimotos want to avoid?
Immune reacting foods
What are three symptoms that belong to Hashimmotos alone? (The ones that were on the sides)
brain fog, difficulty concentrating, poor memory, dry skin, neck swelling, voice hoarseness, weight gain or inability to lose weight, snoring, fatigue, heavy or abnormal periods
Famous actress Gina Rodriquez has Hashimotos and was diagnosed later in life. What character from Jane the Virgin does she play?
The main character; Jane
Name three problems that men with hypothyroidism can have
reduced libido, erectile dysfunction and lowered sperm count
Name two types of gut healing foods
fruits and veggies, coconut oil, seaweed, probiotic rich food, and bone broth
Which thyroidism gives a person a rapid heartbeat
Hyper
What type of people, other than women, are more likely to develop Hashimotos?
People with type 1 diabetes
True or False: Hashimotos affects women more than men
True
What condition is extremely rare, and life threatening and develops overtime because of long-term, severe, and untreated hyperthyroidism?
Myxedema
What is the name of the medicine that helps regulate and provide hormone synthetics?
Levothyroxine
True or False: Having a headache is a major symptom Hashimotos
False, a head would not be a major symptom, it is not considered a symptom of Hashimotos
Where in your body is the thyroid?
The neck
What year did Dr.Hashimoto die?
1934