Hashimoto disease

Hashimoto disease

1. Autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the thyroid gland causing a decrease in thyroxine production.

2. Enlarged thyroid gland

3. Nodules in the thyroid gland

4. Tracheal compression

5. Fatigue

6. Weight gain

7. Intolerance to cool temperatures

8. Muscle pain

9. Monitor energy levels and mental awareness, monitor respiratory symptoms, change positions regularly to avoid pressure injuries, monitor temperature as they can get too cold, assess thyroid gland in terms of firmness and tenderness, patient education

10. Poor memory and concentration

11. Poor hearing

12. Hoarse voice

13. Bradycardia

14. Pericardial effusion

15. Cool extremeties

16. Poor appetite

17. SOB, pleural effusion

18. Paresthesia

19. Myxedema

20. Constipation

21. Ascites

22. Menorrhagia

23. Fluid retention

24. High cholesterol

25. Brittle, dry hair

26. Dry skin

27. Stiff and tender joints