Hashimoto: The most important facts

Young woman palpating her neck

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, also called chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis or "Hashimoto's" for short, is a chronic inflammation of the thyroid gland. What you should know about Hashimoto's thyroiditis What does the thyroid gland do? The thyroid gland (medically, glandula thyreoidea) is a vital, small hormonal gland located in the front of the neck below the larynx that produces vital thyroid hormones. It is essential for metabolism, [...]