The cause of silent thyroiditis is uncertain, but the condition is believed to be an immune-system disorder triggered by childbirth.
DeQuervain's thyroiditis, giant cell thyroiditis, granulomatous thyroiditis, subacute granulomatous thyroiditis, Silent 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.
The least common of the three major types, silent thyroiditis is characterized by rigidity and slight enlargement of the thyroid gland.
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
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.'
autoimmune thyroiditis, chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, lymphadenoid goiter, Struma lymphomatosa
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.
No. It is a condition, not a disease.
Silent ischemia usually is caused by emotional or mental stress or by exertion, but there are no symptoms.
Something that is lethal that causes no noise.
it is due to viral thyroiditis
P. A. Bastenie has written: 'Thyroiditis and thyroid function' -- subject(s): Thyroid gland function tests, Thyroiditis