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What Causes Hashimoto's Thyroiditis?

I got Hashimoto's as a little girl. My father got it after me..
Is Hashimoto's contagious?
I also have hypothyroidism, I take 0.137 mg.
last blood test was in October TSH value was 0.88 ... can my hypothyroidism be related to the Hashimoto's?
I have Vitamin D deficiency, and Iron deficiency too.
Mon, 9 Mar 2015
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Welcome to HCM!

I appreciate your concern for the causes for Hashimoto's thyroiditis.

It is an autoimmune disease, a disorder in which the immune system turns against the body's own tissues, the immune system attacks the thyroid.
This can lead to hypothyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid does not make enough hormones for the body's needs.

Your hypothyroidism is due to Hashimoto's disease.

It has a genetic predisposition: It runs in the families

People who get Hashimoto's often have family members who have thyroid disease or other autoimmune diseases.
You have to take the treatment Levothyroxine for life long.

Reply with thanks if you are satisfied with this clarification.
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What Causes Hashimoto's Thyroiditis?

Hi Welcome to HCM! I appreciate your concern for the causes for Hashimoto s thyroiditis. It is an autoimmune disease, a disorder in which the immune system turns against the body s own tissues, the immune system attacks the thyroid. This can lead to hypothyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid does not make enough hormones for the body s needs. Your hypothyroidism is due to Hashimoto s disease. It has a genetic predisposition: It runs in the families People who get Hashimoto s often have family members who have thyroid disease or other autoimmune diseases. You have to take the treatment Levothyroxine for life long. Reply with thanks if you are satisfied with this clarification.