Thyroid Autoimmune Disease and
a Positive ANA
Autoimmune thyroid disease occurs when the body's immune system attacks the thyroid gland, which can lead to an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). This autoimmune disease is linked to a positive ANA.
Types of Autoimmune Thyroid Disease
Hashimoto's disease: The most common type of autoimmune thyroid disease, also known as Hashimoto's thyroiditis or chronic autoimmune thyroiditis. It's more common in women and can run in families. Symptoms include:Fatigue, Weight Gain, Constipation, Dry Skin, Depression, and the Inability to exercise. Treatment is usually hormone replacement therapy with synthetic thyroid hormone (thyroxine).
Graves disease:
Symptoms include anxiety, nervousness, problems sleeping, breast enlargement in men, fatigue, frequent bowel movements, hair loss, heat intolerance, increased appetite, irregular menstrual periods in women, muscle weakness, moodiness, palpitations, rapid or irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath with activity, and shaking hands.
Dr. Isabelle Amigues
If you have been diagnosed with Thyroid Autoimmune Disease Dr. Isabelle Amigues is able to work with you and formulate a treatment plan. Dr. Amigues fosters a deeper sense of trust and transparency as she guides patients through the healing and restoration of physical, mental, and spiritual wellness. With a clinically excellent and research-focused medical background, she employs a blended approach utilizing the best in data-driven Western medicine and traditional Eastern healing that empowers our patients to understand the mind + body connection and to engage their intrinsic ability to heal.
