India, Aug. 17 -- Recently, actor Camilla Luddington shared that she has been diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease. Also known as Hashimoto thyroiditis, this autoimmune disease affects the thyroid gland. This happens when the antibodies, which usually fight diseases, attack the thyroid that is then overrun with white blood cells. The gland can't make enough of the thyroid hormone and has a negative effect on the body. According to a report by John Hopkins, when your thyroid doesn't make enough of the hormone, it can cause the following symptoms: However, when the thyroid gland is underactive, it can lead to these issues: Dr Dinesh Kumar Tyagi from Fortis Hospital, Greater Noida, says, "Hashimoto's usually affects women, but men with a genetic predisposition can also face this problem. The other cause for Hashimoto's is the use of certain antidepressant medications or excessive use of iodine." To diagnose Hashimoto's, one needs to undergo a blood test and look at the family's history with thyroid issues. As for medication, Dr Dinesh says, "If you have hyperthyroidism, you can take medicines that decrease the thyroid hormone levels in the blood and replace the thyroid hormone that can help you lead a normal life."...