Can thyroiditis affect the stomach

Update Date: 2025-08-31 Source: Network

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Thyroiditis is a common thyroid disease with various manifestations, which is directly related to the type of thyroiditis. Let's see if thyroiditis can affect the stomach.

Can thyroiditis affect the stomach

First of all: thyroiditis generally does not affect the stomach, the main cause of stomach disease is hyperthyroidism. The clinical manifestations of the same type of thyroiditis in different stages of the course of disease can not only show hyperthyroidism, but also show hypothyroidism, can show diffuse thyroid disease

Secondly: the disease is an autoimmune disease, in most patients with serum and thyroid tissue contains antibodies against thyroid antigen, mainly thyroglobulin antibody (TGA), thyroid microsomal antibody (MCA), thyroid cell surface antibody (FCA), thyroid glandular second component (Ca2) and so on.

Finally: genetic factors should also be considered for the occurrence of these immune abnormalities. Half of the siblings in the same family had significantly higher antibody levels, and many cases of Hashimoto disease occurred.

matters needing attention

In nursing care, we should care for patients, talk with them more, understand their state of mind, and guide them to put down their doubts. Patients should develop good living habits, improper diet will lead to aggravation of the disease, causing greater harm to the body.