Archive · 9 Aug 2025
Grey's Anatomy Star Camilla Luddington Diagnosed with Disease
Actress Camilla Luddington, known for her role in 'Grey's Anatomy,' has been diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease.
This is a condition where the body mistakenly attacks the thyroid, the gland that controls energy levels.
Luddington, who felt tired, slow, and needed frequent naps, discovered this through a blood test.
The doctor explained that this autoimmune disease is quite common.
Hashimoto's can cause the thyroid to slow down, leading to symptoms like dry skin, hair loss, and weight gain.
Luddington shared her diagnosis on her podcast, feeling relief at finally understanding her symptoms.
Camilla Luddington, star of 'Grey's Anatomy', has been diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease.
Luddington shared her diagnosis on the 'Call It What It Is' podcast.
Hashimoto's is an autoimmune disorder affecting the thyroid, causing hypothyroidism.
The actress initially thought her fatigue was due to age or hormones.
She learned about the diagnosis through blood tests and shared her symptoms of dry skin, hair loss, and weight gain.
- Who
- Camilla Luddington, the actress.
- What
- Camilla Luddington has been diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease, an autoimmune disorder.
- When
- Approximately two and a half months prior to the news report.
- Where
- Information was shared on the 'Call It What It Is' podcast.
- Why
- To inform the public about her diagnosis and raise awareness.
- Diagnosis
- Hashimoto's disease
- Profession
- Actress
- Show
- 'Grey's Anatomy'
- Symptoms
- Fatigue, dry skin, hair loss, weight gain
- Discovery Method
- Routine blood tests