No. Thyroid diseases are not infectious and therefore not contagious.
DeQuervain's thyroiditis, giant cell thyroiditis, granulomatous thyroiditis, subacute granulomatous thyroiditis, Silent thyroiditis
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
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.
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis is a thyroid gland disorder that was discovered by Dr. Hakaru Hashimoto in 1912. The disorder is also known by the names, 'Chronic Lymphocytic Thyroiditis,' and, 'Autoimmune Thyroiditis.'
The cause of silent thyroiditis is uncertain, but the condition is believed to be an immune-system disorder triggered by childbirth.
autoimmune thyroiditis, chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, lymphadenoid goiter, Struma lymphomatosa
No. It is a condition, not a disease.
it is due to viral thyroiditis
The least common of the three major types, silent thyroiditis is characterized by rigidity and slight enlargement of the thyroid gland.
P. A. Bastenie has written: 'Thyroiditis and thyroid function' -- subject(s): Thyroid gland function tests, Thyroiditis
Fever associated with thyroiditis can vary in duration depending on the underlying cause. In cases of autoimmune thyroiditis, such as Hashimoto's disease, fever may not be a common symptom. However, if thyroiditis is caused by an infection, the fever can last from a few days to a week, typically resolving as the infection is treated. It's essential to consult a healthcare provider for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management.
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