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What is silent thyroiditis?
The least common of the three major types, silent thyroiditis is characterized by rigidity and slight enlargement of the thyroid gland. Postpartum thyroiditis, a form of silent thyroiditis, develops in 5-9% of all women who have recently given birth. Postpartum thyroiditis develops within a year of the baby's birth and disappears within six months. The patient is hyperthyroid at first and may have the same symptoms as patients with Graves' hyperthyroidism, but then goes through a hypothyroid phase before full recovery. The cause of silent thyroiditis is uncertain, but the condition is believed to be an immune-system disorder triggered by childbirth. Although silent thyroiditis is painless, the condition's other symptoms are similar to those of subacute thyroiditis. The thyroid gland enlarges only slightly, and the eyes do not bulge. |
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More information on thyroiditis
What is thyroiditis? - Thyroiditis is an inflammation on the thyroid gland and the most common cause of hypothyroidism.
What is Hashimoto's thyroiditis? - Hashimoto's thyroiditis often begins with a painless, firm enlargement of the thyroid gland or a feeling of fullness in the neck.
What is subacute thyroiditis? - Subacute thyroiditis is a painful inflammation that develops suddenly in a patient who has had a viral infection.
What is silent thyroiditis? - Silent thyroiditis is characterized by rigidity and slight enlargement of the thyroid gland.
What is postpartum thyroiditis? - Postpartum thyroiditis occurs frequently in women with a past history of thyroid disease who have recently delivered a baby.
How is thyroiditis diagnosed? - Thyroiditis is diagnosed through a careful medical history, physical examination, and measurement of blood tests.
What're the treatments for thyroiditis? - Treatment of thyroiditis include the use of beta blockers and antithyroid drugs. |
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