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Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks the thyroid, leading to hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). It’s a common cause of low thyroid function, affecting millions of people worldwide, especially women. Conventional treatments typically involve thyroid hormone replacement, but they may not address the underlying causes such as autoimmune dysfunction, nutritional deficiencies, and gut health.
At Patients Medical in New York City, we take an integrative approach to treating Hashimoto’s, using functional medicine to get to the root causes of the disease. Our treatments focus on optimizing thyroid function, reducing inflammation, and supporting immune health through diet, lifestyle changes, and natural therapies.
We treat the whole person—not just the thyroid.
Hashimoto’s disease, also known as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, is an autoimmune condition where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland. This leads to inflammation and damage, which impairs the thyroid’s ability to produce thyroid hormones, causing symptoms of hypothyroidism.
Common symptoms of Hashimoto’s disease include:
While thyroid hormone replacement is a common treatment, many patients continue to experience symptoms. Our approach goes beyond just hormone replacement to address the underlying immune dysfunction and thyroid health.
Functional medicine aims to uncover the root causes of autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto’s, focusing on the factors that trigger and perpetuate the immune attack on the thyroid. Common causes include:
At Patients Medical, we take a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and understanding Hashimoto’s disease. Our diagnostic tests include:
Maria, 38, had been struggling with fatigue, weight gain, and brain fog for years. Despite being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s and taking thyroid hormone replacement, she still felt unwell. After testing, we discovered high levels of thyroid antibodies, low selenium, and a gut imbalance.
We developed a personalized 3-month integrative plan with:
Three months later, Maria felt more energized, her thyroid antibodies were reduced, and her cognitive function improved. She was able to reduce her reliance on thyroid medication with her doctor’s approval.
Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks the thyroid, leading to hypothyroidism.
While the autoimmune component cannot be reversed, integrative treatments can reduce inflammation, optimize thyroid function, and help manage symptoms.
Common symptoms include fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, dry skin, hair loss, and brain fog.
Functional medicine helps by addressing the root causes of Hashimoto’s, such as inflammation, nutritional deficiencies, and gut health, to optimize thyroid function and immune response.
Some patients may reduce their need for medication with integrative care. Always consult with your healthcare provider to adjust your treatment plan.
Most patients notice improvements within 3-6 months, depending on their adherence to the treatment plan.
Yes, untreated Hashimoto’s can lead to heart disease, infertility, or other autoimmune conditions.
Yes, certain foods, like gluten, can exacerbate Hashimoto’s symptoms. An anti-inflammatory and nutrient-dense diet can support thyroid health.
Yes, people with Hashimoto’s are more likely to develop other autoimmune conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis or celiac disease.
We are an out-of-network provider but offer superbills for reimbursement. Some lab tests may be covered by insurance.
Patients Medical specializes in gently helping the patient identify the root cause of their medical issues and then assist them to recover from their problems to help them move forward to good health.
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