What Is Hashimoto’s Disease, The Autoimmune Disorder Behind Arjun Kapoor's Fluctuating Weight?

Arjun Kapoor, who has been earning praise for his role in the recently released Singham Again, opened up about his health struggles. he talked about dealing with mild depression to the autoimmune condition, Hashimoto’s disease. Arjun has often been at the center of criticism for his weight and how that affects his appearance. However, after his revelation, it has become evident that his weight gain is the result of the autoimmune disease he suffers from.

What is Hashimoto’s disease that affects Arjun Kapoor?

According to medical journals, Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune disorder that can cause hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid. In rare cases, the disease can cause hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid. Thyroid hormones control how your body uses energy, so they affect nearly every organ in your body—even the way your heart beats.

In people with Hashimoto’s disease:

• The immune system makes antibodies that attack the thyroid gland.
  Large numbers of white blood cells, which are part of the immune system, build up in the thyroid.
  The thyroid becomes damaged and can’t make enough thyroid hormones

What are the symptoms of Hashimoto’s disease?

Many people with Hashimoto’s disease have no symptoms at first. As the disease progresses, you may have one or more of the symptoms of hypothyroidism, which include:

• Fatigue
  Weight gain
  Trouble tolerating cold
  Joint and muscle pain
  Constipation
  Dry skin or dry, thinning hair
  Heavy or irregular menstrual periods or fertility problems
  Slowed heart rate

Medication can help treat Hashimoto’s disease.