Intercountry adoptions accounted for 14 percent of all. adoptions in 2007 and 13 percent of all adoptions in. 2008. In 2007, U.S. citizens adopted 19,569 children from. foreign countries, and 17,416 children were adopted from. foreign countries in 2008.
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is a condition caused by inflammation of the thyroid gland. It is an autoimmune disease, which means that the body inappropriately attacks the thyroid gland-as if it was foreign tissue. The underlying cause of the autoimmune process remains unknown. Hashimoto's thyroiditis is caused by an autoimmune process that causes inflammation of the thyroid gland. 2  Symptoms of Hashimoto's thyroiditis are those of hypothyroidism and include. 3  feeling cold, 4  depression, 5  dry skin, 6  constipation, 7  fatigue, 8  sleepiness, and. 9  weight gain.
You might not notice signs or symptoms of Hashimoto's disease at first, or you may notice a swelling at the front of your throat (goiter). Hashimoto's disease typically progresses slowly over years and causes chronic thyroid damage, leading to a drop in thyroid hormone levels in your blood.The signs and symptoms are mainly those of an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism). Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism include: 1  Fatigue and sluggishness.2  Increased sensitivity to cold. 3  Constipation. 4  Pale, dry skin. 5  A puffy face. 6  Hoarse voice.he signs and symptoms are mainly those of an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism). Signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism include: 1  Fatigue and sluggishness. 2  Increased sensitivity to cold. 3  Constipation. 4  Pale, dry skin. 5  A puffy face. 6  Hoarse voice.