What is Hashimoto's thyroiditis?

Hashimoto's thyroiditis is one form of underactive thyroid disorder; it's an autoimmune disorder, and there is a special screening for it. In this video, integrative medicine expert Aviva Romm, MD, discusses the tests you should ask your doctor for.

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