General Surgery Specialist Op. Dr. Salim Balin gave information about the subject. Hashimoto's is an immune system (autoimmune) disease in which the immune system attacks the thyroid gland and causes damage to this part. This may cause inflammation of the thyroid gland. It also leads to the inability to secrete enough thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism) in a long time. Hypothyroidism affects many systems in the body. causes it to slow down.
Although Hashimoto's is more common in women, it can occur in men and women of any age.
What are the Symptoms of Hashimoto's Disease?
Anemia, fatigue, depression, hair loss, very cold, menstrual irregularity, unexplained weight gain, intolerance to cold, tongue growth, nail breakage, forgetfulness, dry skin, thickening of the skin…
Recently, low-dose laser therapy (LLLT = Low Level Laser Therapy) has shown promising results in the treatment of Hashimoto's disease.
The mechanism of action of this treatment is to increase the blood supply of the thyroid tissue and to reduce the chronic inflammation (inflammation), thus minimizing the damage to the cells and increasing the hormone production capacity.
However, this treatment cannot be applied to those with thyroid cancer, those who have undergone radioactive iodine treatment, and those whose thyroid tissue has been surgically removed.
Kiss. Dr. Salim Balin said, “LLLT treatment; It is a comfortable application with no side effects, easy to apply and short procedure time. Thanks to this method, the complaints experienced by the patients regress and some of their complaints are observed to be resolved. Again, during this time, it is seen that the need for thyroid medication either decreases or completely disappears. In patients with Hasimoto's disease, we can say that the nutritional program suitable for the person together with the laser treatment, and the micronutrient support to be made by the doctor they are followed, are even more effective in patients who can control stress and maintain sleep patterns.
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