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5. Weight Gain
Another sign and symptom of autoimmune disease is a sudden weight gain. This may indicate that your autoimmune disease has developed into another disorder known as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Thyroid glands are responsible for producing useful hormones in the body. When an autoimmune disease leads to Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, it prevents these glands from secreting the said hormones hence affecting the body’s function.
Other signs which may indicate you have developed this disorder are swollen thyroid, unexplainable hair fall, or extreme sensitivity to cold environments. Discuss these signs to your medical provider as this may put you at risk of having an autoimmune disease and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.
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