Effects of Low-Level Laser Therapy on Oxidative Stress Levels and Quality of Life in Patients With Hashimoto Thyroiditis
Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) is the most commonly observed inflammatory and autoimmune disease of the thyroid gland. Recent evidence has suggested that low-level laser therapy (LLLT) can improve thyroid function and reduce levels of thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPOAb) in patients with hypothyroidism caused by chronic autoimmune thyroiditis. In the literature, data examining the effects of LLLT on oxidative stress level and quality of life in patients with HT is limited. The aim of the study is to examine the effects of LT4 treatment combined with LLLT on thyroid autoimmunity, oxidative stress and quality of life in patients with Hashimoto's diagnosis.
• Cases between the ages of 18-65 who applied to the Kosuyolu Istanbul Medipol Hospital Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases Clinic between 2020-2021 and diagnosed as Hashimoto Thyroiditis by a specialist physician will be included in the study.