hashimoto symptoms
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is caused by an autoimmune process that causes inflammation of the thyroid gland. Symptoms of Hashimoto's thyroiditis are those of hypothyroidism and include feeling cold, depression, dry skin, constipation, fatigue, sleepiness, and. weight gain. Hashimoto's thyroiditis is diagnosed by blood tests that measure thyroid gland function and blood tests that look for antibodies against proteins found in the thyroid gland.