Complications of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

Complications list for Hashimoto's Thyroiditis:

The list of complications that have been mentioned in various sources for Hashimoto's Thyroiditis includes:

• Menstrual abnormality
• Infertility
• Miscarriage
• Hyperthyroidism - if too much thyroid hormone is used for treatment.
• Muscle failure
• Heart failure
• Hashimoto's encephalopathy
• Accelerated bone loss, reduction in bone mineral density, and osteoporosis

See also the symptoms of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Introduction.

Complications and sequelae of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis from the Diseases Database include:

• Autoantibodies
• Immunoglobulin levels raised (plasma or serum)
• Hypothyroidism
• Thyroiditis
• Goitre
• Hyperthyroidism

See also the symptoms of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Introduction.

Complications of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis:

If left untreated, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis can cause further complications, including changes in menstrual cycles, prevention of ovulation, and an increased risk of miscarriage. (Source: excerpt from Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: NWHIC)

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis as a symptom:

For a more detailed analysis of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis as a symptom, including causes, drug side effect causes, and drug interaction causes, please see our Symptom Center information for Hashimoto's Thyroiditis.

About complications:

Complications of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis are secondary conditions, symptoms, or other disorders that are caused by Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. In many cases the distinction between symptoms of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and complications of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis is unclear or arbitrary.

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