Arjun Kapoor recently made a shocking revelation. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, the ‘Ishaqzaade’ star revealed that he had been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s autoimmune disease. The actor, who had faced a lot of public ridicule over his weight, said that this condition often made his weight go out of control.
US Election 2024 US Election Result Live Updates Swing state results deciding who'll be new POTUS Trump vs Harris: Who’s winning which state? Full list “I haven’t always opened up about it, but I also have Hashimoto’s disease (an autoimmune disease that damages the thyroid gland), which is an extension of the thyroid. It's almost like I can take a flight and gain weight because the body goes in distress. That happened to be when I was 30, and I defied it.
My mom used to have it and my sister (Anshula Kapoor) also has it. I could see me and my body changing through the course of my films,” he explained. What Is Hashimoto’s? According to a Cleveland Clinic report, Hashimoto's disease is a long-lasting autoimmune disorder that impacts the thyroid gland.
It can lead to reduced levels of thyroid hormone in the body, which influences various bodily functions and may result in symptoms such as tiredness, weight gain, and constipation. Treatment for Hashimoto's disease is available through medication. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland situated at the front of the neck, just beneath the skin.
It belongs to the endocrine system and .