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Painless (Silent) Thyroiditis
Alternate Names : Lymphocytic Thyroiditis, Subacute Lymphocytic Thyroiditis
Definition An inflammation of the thyroid gland which is characterized by transient hyperthyroidism, followed by hypothyroidism and then recovery.
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
The cause of this type of thyroiditis is unknown. The thyroid gland becomes infiltrated with lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell). The disease affects women more commonly than men and usually develops between 13 and 80 years old. The symptoms are those of hyperthyroidism (overactivity of the thyroid gland) and may last for 3 months or less. It occurs more frequently in females.
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Chronic Thyroiditis (Hashimoto's Disease)
• Hyperthyroidism
• Hypothyroidism
Tests & Exams
• Pulse
• Radioactive Iodine Uptake
• T3
• T4 Test
• Thyroid Excisional Biopsy
Other Topics
• Acute
• Agitation
• Appetite - Increased
• Diarrhea
• Fatigue
• Heat Intolerance
• Menstrual Periods - Heavy, Prolonged, or Irregular
• Muscle Cramps
• Physical Examination
• Pulse - Bounding
• Sweating - Excessive
Review Date : 2/14/2002
Reviewed By : Stephanie Fish, M.D., Division of Endocrinology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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