7 Types of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis (Including causes and triggers)
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What is Hashimoto's? It is the presence of inflammation IN the thyroid gland which is OFTEN (but not always) associated with elevated antibodies.
In general, if you have thyroid symptoms and you have sympoms your doctor will diagnose you with Hashimoto’s.
Treatment of Hashimoto’s is DIFFERENT from hypothyroidism (regular hypothyroidism).
In Hashimoto’s you want to focus on your IMMUNE SYSTEM + THYROID compared to just your thyroid if you have regular hypothyroidism.
The CAUSE of your Hashimoto's matters because it directs treatment and, if you catch it early enough, you will be able to treat or even prevent further disease progression.
What causes or triggers Hashimoto's?
#1. Stress-related Hashimoto’s.
Any sort of stress can trigger Hashimoto's. This includes things like divorce, starting college, death of a loved one, and so on. Stress-related Hashimoto's is typically very hard to treat.
#2. Infection-related Hashimoto’s.
This is most commonly caused by the EBV virus but it can also be triggered by other bacterial infections as well. The treatment here is to focus on managing the infection.
#3. Gut related Hashimoto’s.
Gut related Hashimoto's can stem from things like leaky gut and tends to occur due to something called molecular mimicry.
Gut related Hashimoto's tends to respond very well to dietary changes such as going gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free.
#4. End-Stage Hashimoto’s.
End-stage Hashimoto's is when the damage to your gland is permanent and cannot be reversed. You can identify this by ultrasound in which you will see an atrophied thyroid gland.
#5. Mixed Hashimoto’s.
This includes a combination of 1 or more of those listed here. This one is harder to treat as well.
#6. Environmental/EDC/chemical related Hashimoto’s.
Iodine consumption (without protection from selenium)
Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (manmade combustion)
Polybrominated biphenyls (plastics)
Polychlorinated biphenyls (flame retardants)
The key here is to focus on detoxing your body and improving liver function.
#7. Inflammatory/Pregnancy-related Hashimoto’s.
Pregnancy itself can lower your immune function and trigger the development of Hashimoto's antibodies. The goal here is to go into pregnancy as healthy as you can be.
#8. Genetic component:
This doesn't guarantee that you will get Hashimoto's but it does increase your risk dramatically.
What is Hashimoto's? It is the presence of inflammation IN the thyroid gland which is OFTEN (but not always) associated with elevated antibodies.
In general, if you have thyroid symptoms and you have sympoms your doctor will diagnose you with Hashimoto’s.
Treatment of Hashimoto’s is DIFFERENT from hypothyroidism (regular hypothyroidism).
In Hashimoto’s you want to focus on your IMMUNE SYSTEM + THYROID compared to just your thyroid if you have regular hypothyroidism.
The CAUSE of your Hashimoto's matters because it directs treatment and, if you catch it early enough, you will be able to treat or even prevent further disease progression.
What causes or triggers Hashimoto's?
#1. Stress-related Hashimoto’s.
Any sort of stress can trigger Hashimoto's. This includes things like divorce, starting college, death of a loved one, and so on. Stress-related Hashimoto's is typically very hard to treat.
#2. Infection-related Hashimoto’s.
This is most commonly caused by the EBV virus but it can also be triggered by other bacterial infections as well. The treatment here is to focus on managing the infection.
#3. Gut related Hashimoto’s.
Gut related Hashimoto's can stem from things like leaky gut and tends to occur due to something called molecular mimicry.
Gut related Hashimoto's tends to respond very well to dietary changes such as going gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free.
#4. End-Stage Hashimoto’s.
End-stage Hashimoto's is when the damage to your gland is permanent and cannot be reversed. You can identify this by ultrasound in which you will see an atrophied thyroid gland.
#5. Mixed Hashimoto’s.
This includes a combination of 1 or more of those listed here. This one is harder to treat as well.
#6. Environmental/EDC/chemical related Hashimoto’s.
Iodine consumption (without protection from selenium)
Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (manmade combustion)
Polybrominated biphenyls (plastics)
Polychlorinated biphenyls (flame retardants)
The key here is to focus on detoxing your body and improving liver function.
#7. Inflammatory/Pregnancy-related Hashimoto’s.
Pregnancy itself can lower your immune function and trigger the development of Hashimoto's antibodies. The goal here is to go into pregnancy as healthy as you can be.
#8. Genetic component:
This doesn't guarantee that you will get Hashimoto's but it does increase your risk dramatically.
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