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The cause of silent thyroiditis is uncertain, but the condition is believed to be an immune-system disorder triggered by childbirth.
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What is another name for subacute thyroiditis?
DeQuervain's thyroiditis, giant cell thyroiditis, granulomatous thyroiditis, subacute granulomatous thyroiditis, Silent thyroiditis
What is Postpartum 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.
What are some characteristics of subacute thyroiditis?
The least common of the three major types, silent thyroiditis is characterized by rigidity and slight enlargement of the thyroid gland.
What condition develops when the immune system attacks and destroys the thyroid gland?
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
When was Hashimoto's disease discovered?
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.'
What are the causes of silent ischemia?
Silent ischemia usually is caused by emotional or mental stress or by exertion, but there are no symptoms.
What is silent killer?
Something that is lethal that causes no noise.
What autoimmune disease destroys thyroid tissue?
When the immune system attacks the thyroid tissue, Hashimoto's thyroiditis or Graves' disease can develop. While both conditions are classified as thyroid autoimmune diseases, they have different symptoms and treatments.
What are some other names for Hashimoto's disease?
autoimmune thyroiditis, chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, lymphadenoid goiter, Struma lymphomatosa
Is thyroiditis contagios?
No. It is a condition, not a disease.
What is diffuse tenderness?
it is due to viral thyroiditis
What has the author P A Bastenie written?
P. A. Bastenie has written: 'Thyroiditis and thyroid function' -- subject(s): Thyroid gland function tests, Thyroiditis
