What is Hashimoto disease? Arjun Kapoor says 'I can take flight and gain weight' because of it

Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor, who recently confirmed his break up with Malaika Arora by sharing he is single, has now opened up about his ongoing battle with Hashimoto's disease, a chronic autoimmune condition that affects the thyroid gland. Kapoor shared how this condition has been impacting his life and how it leads to unpredictable weight gain.

Arjun Kapoor opens up about Hashimoto's Disease

In conversation with Hollywood Reporter, Kapoor opened up about suffering from this condition. "I have not always talked about it, but I also have Hashimoto's disease, which is an extension of thyroid. It's almost like I can take a flight and gain weight because the body goes in distress."?

Furthermore, Arjun shared that he was diagnosed with it at the age of 30 and said that his mother Mona Shourie Kapoor also suffered from it. "My sister (Anshula Kapoor) also has it. I could see me and my body changing through the course of my films."

What is Hashimoto’s disease? Know symptoms and causes

Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune disorder that leads to hypothyroidism, which is an underactive thyroid. This means that people suffering from this condition have their own immune system attacking the thyroid gland, which in turn causes inflammation as well as damage. This, in turn, reduced the thyroid's ability to produce essential hormones, which regulate energy use and impact other bodily functions including heart rate. Hashimoto’s can sometimes also result in hyperthyroidism or an overactive thyroid.

This condition is more commonly seen in women than men and usually develops between the ages of 30 to 50. The chances of having it increase based on the family history. The diseases cause several health problems including diabetes, high?cholesterol, and heart disease among others.?The causes include fatigue, weight gain, joint or muscle pain, dry skin, constipation, hair thinning, and heavy or irregular menstrual periods among others.

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