Autoimmune thyroiditis
Autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto's thyroiditis) is an autoimmune lesion of the thyroid gland, leading to progressive tissue destruction and the development of thyroid hormone deficiency.
Autoimmune thyroiditis is the leading cause of hypothyroidism. The disease is associated with the synthesis of autoantibodies to thyroid tissue antigens in the body, which induce inflammation in it, leading to lymphocytic infiltration, resulting in tissue destruction, followed by replacement of functional tissue with connective tissue structures.
As a rule, autoimmune thyroiditis has a long gradual development from an euthyroid state to the outcome of severe hypothyroidism. Often, the development of thyroiditis can take years or even decades, manifesting for a long time with nonspecific symptoms determined by subclinical hypothyroidism and an insidious ongoing polyglandular syndrome (a combination of hormonal insufficiency from several glands - thyroid, pancreas, and adrenal glands).
Polyglandular insufficiency - in most clinical cases, a sluggish autoimmune disease, determined by the gradual "failure" of endocrine organs.
Treatment of hypothyroidism, like hypofunction of other endocrine organs, as a rule, comes down to prescribing permanent hormone replacement therapy.
However, this is a classic but far from optimal path. Hormone replacement therapy is often a necessary component that compensates for the formed hormone deficiency, but it does not stop the progression of the autoimmune process and the further progression of the disease.
Read more about the development of autoimmune diseases in the book by V.O. Generalov "The Pyramid of Health"
That is why autoimmune thyroiditis should be considered as part of a systemic autoimmune process. This means that its treatment, compensation, and maintenance of remission should be approached comprehensively.
How does treatment work at the "PlanetaMed" clinic?
The first stage is a comprehensive examination of the body.
We go beyond simply making a diagnosis. It is crucial for us to understand how all body systems function, evaluate metabolic processes, inflammatory activity, immune status, gut and mitochondrial health, vitamin and trace element deficiencies, as well as other indicators that may influence the development of the disease.
It is high-quality diagnostics that forms the foundation of effective treatment.
What is included in the primary diagnostic list?
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- Biochemical blood test (total protein, lactate, bilirubin, urea, creatinine, ALT, AST, eosinophil cationic protein, NSE, S100, total IgE, TNF-alpha, C-reactive protein, rheumatoid factor)
- Urine organic acids — 60 parameters (urine)
- Amino acids — 48 parameters (blood)
- ASO (Antistreptolysin O)
- Human Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6), quantitative
*Additional data may be required; the clinic administrators will provide you with more precise information.
Comprehensive diagnostics
The first stage is a comprehensive examination of the body.
We go beyond simply making a diagnosis. It is crucial for us to understand how all body systems function, evaluate metabolic processes, inflammatory activity, immune status, gut and mitochondrial health, vitamin and trace element deficiencies, as well as other indicators that may influence the development of the disease.
It is high-quality diagnostics that forms the foundation of effective treatment.
What is included in the primary diagnostic list?
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- Biochemical blood test (total protein, lactate, bilirubin, urea, creatinine, ALT, AST, eosinophil cationic protein, NSE, S100, total IgE, TNF-alpha, C-reactive protein, rheumatoid factor)
- Urine organic acids — 60 parameters (urine)
- Amino acids — 48 parameters (blood)
- ASO (Antistreptolysin O)
- Human Herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6), quantitative
*Additional data may be required; the clinic administrators will provide you with more precise information.
The exact same diagnosis can have completely different causes. Our task is to find the specific mechanism that led to the development of the illness in your particular case.
We analyze the examination results, medical history, and clinical picture to determine the root causes of the disease: chronic inflammation, metabolic disorders, mitochondrial dysfunction, toxic load, immune disorders, deficiency states, and other factors.
By addressing the cause, rather than just the symptoms, we create the foundation for sustainable results.
Identifying the cause of the disease
The exact same diagnosis can have completely different causes. Our task is to find the specific mechanism that led to the development of the illness in your particular case.
We analyze the examination results, medical history, and clinical picture to determine the root causes of the disease: chronic inflammation, metabolic disorders, mitochondrial dysfunction, toxic load, immune disorders, deficiency states, and other factors.
By addressing the cause, rather than just the symptoms, we create the foundation for sustainable results.
After establishing a complete clinical picture, the doctor develops a personalized treatment program.
Depending on the patient's condition, it may include:
- infusion therapy;
- dietary adjustments;
- ketogenic and metabolic programs;
- mitochondrial support;
- gut restoration;
- anti-inflammatory therapy;
- cellular technologies;
- nutritional support and other modern methods.
Each plan is created individually, taking into account age, diagnosis, examination results, and treatment goals.
Individualized treatment plan
After establishing a complete clinical picture, the doctor develops a personalized treatment program.
Depending on the patient's condition, it may include:
- infusion therapy;
- dietary adjustments;
- ketogenic and metabolic programs;
- mitochondrial support;
- gut restoration;
- anti-inflammatory therapy;
- cellular technologies;
- nutritional support and other modern methods.
Each plan is created individually, taking into account age, diagnosis, examination results, and treatment goals.
Treatment is a process that requires monitoring and timely adjustments.
Our specialists accompany the patient throughout the entire program: they evaluate progress, monitor health indicators, adjust prescriptions, and answer any questions that arise. This approach allows us to adapt the treatment in a timely manner and achieve the best possible results for each patient.
At PlanetaMed, we do not treat an isolated diagnosis — we work with the body as a whole, helping to restore its own resources and regain quality of life.
Support at all stages
Treatment is a process that requires monitoring and timely adjustments.
Our specialists accompany the patient throughout the entire program: they evaluate progress, monitor health indicators, adjust prescriptions, and answer any questions that arise. This approach allows us to adapt the treatment in a timely manner and achieve the best possible results for each patient.
At PlanetaMed, we do not treat an isolated diagnosis — we work with the body as a whole, helping to restore its own resources and regain quality of life.
