Fatigue? Unexplained weight gain and dry skin? Could it be Hashimoto's disease?

  • Written by: Aakansha Zala, The University of Queensland
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Maybe you feel worn out. Perhaps you’re also having trouble losing weight. Generally, you just don’t feel 100%.

Could it be Hashimoto’s disease? This common autoimmune thyroid disorder is when your immune system (which fights off viruses and bacteria), mistakenly attacks a part of your body. In this case, it’s...

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