Hashimoto's disease, a common autoimmune thyroid disease, is not to be underestimated. Once the disease strikes, some patients will feel fatigue and dizziness, as if they are entangled in endless exhaustion. In some patients, the symptoms may not be obvious, but that doesn't mean they should be taken lightly. When the disease progresses to a severe stage, pharyngeal discomfort, goiter and even lifelong hypothyroidism may occur, which undoubtedly brings a heavy psychological burden and life troubles to patients.
Therefore, with Hashimoto's disease, we cannot take it lightly. In life, we need to pay close attention to the changes in thyroid function and gain an in-depth understanding of the evolution of Hashimoto's disease. What are the symptoms that mean the condition has worsened?These are all questions that we need to go deeper. Only in this way can we better cope with Hashimoto's disease, alleviate the suffering of patients, and bring life back to a better place.
How does Hashimoto's disease develop?
Once Hashimoto's disease is developed, the patient's condition is like embarking on a journey towards hypothyroidism. This is due to a disorder of the autoimmune system, which leads to the emergence of antibodies in the body that destroy thyroid tissue, such as thyroglobulin antibodies and thyroid peroxidase antibodies. These antibodies are like precise arrows, relentlessly shooting at the thyroid tissue, triggering the appearance of inflammatory cells and fibrosis.
As the disease progresses, the damage to thyroid tissue worsens. Patients may gradually develop symptoms of hypothyroidism, such as loss of appetite, cold intolerance, apathy, drowsiness, and fatigue. The appearance of these symptoms is like the body is sending us a distress signal that our condition is getting worse. If the condition is not controlled in time, it can spread like wildfire, leading to lifelong hypothyroidism. Moreover, over time, it may also trigger inflammatory growth of nodules, causing more pain and distress to the patient. Therefore, for Hashimoto's disease, we need to be highly vigilant and detect it early. Only in this way can the progression of the disease be curbed and the abyss of hypothyroidism avoided. 
Manifestations of exacerbation of Hashimoto's thyroiditis
1.Enlarged thyroid gland and fatigue
Hashimoto's disease, like a sinister behind-the-scenes**, quietly erodes the vitality of patients. It leaves the patient's whole body in a quagmire of fatigue, and no matter what they do, they can't lift their spirits. When the disease strikes, the thyroid gland appears to be diffusely enlarged, like a rugged mountain, and when palpated, the texture of the thyroid gland is flexible, sometimes rubber-like. And with the action of swallowing, this "mountain" will also move up and down, vivid and vivid. Over time, thyroid ultrasound reveals grid-like or honeycomb-like changes, as if a fine tapestry had been ruthlessly torn apart. Eventually, uncomfortable symptoms such as hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism ensue, causing endless distress to the patient. 2.Protrusion of the eyeball
Patients with Hashimoto's disease have a longer onset period and can cause serious harm to eye health, causing symptoms such as aggressive exophthalmos, which in turn exacerbates the degree of goiter.
3.Hyperthyroidism
When the condition is severe, symptoms of thyrotoxicosis may manifest, and as the disease progresses, symptoms of goiter and hyperthyroidism may also appear. These symptoms include palpitation, fatigue, hyperphagia, frequent stools, diarrhea, arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, and menstrual disorders. These symptoms can cause a lot of distress and discomfort to the patient, so they need to be treated by a doctor promptly.
4.Thyroid atrophy
If the patient's condition continues to deteriorate, after several years, thyroid function will weaken significantly, and may even lead to thyroid atrophy. 
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Hashimoto's disease is not scary, as long as we take active anti-inflammatory and immune interventions**, it is possible to repair damaged thyroid cells and thus restore thyroid function. On this basis, combined with the syndrome differentiation treatment of traditional Chinese medicine, the use of traditional Chinese medicine for conditioning can comprehensively repair the thyroid gland and restore our health.