Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune condition, occurs when the immune system mistakenly targets the thyroid gland, leading to inflammation known as thyroiditis. Also referred to as Hashimoto's disease, chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, or autoimmune thyroiditis, this disorder was named after the Japanese surgeon who identified it in 1912.
In the United States, Hashimoto's is the most prevalent thyroid disorder, impacting roughly 1% to 2% of the population. It stands as the primary cause of hypothyroidism, characterized by an underactive thyroid gland