Question 1

what are the symptoms associated with inflammation of the thyroid?

Accepted Answer

Often none: With the most common  inflammation of the thyroid (hashimoto's thyroiditis-ht) the inflammation is chronic and bland, so there are no direct symptoms. Sometimes the thyroid can become enlarged and that can be felt by the patient. Subacute thyroiditis is an acute severe inflammation of the thyroid and patients can be very uncomfortable with severe neck pain and general flu-like symptom.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: inflammation of the thyroid?

Accepted Answer

Thyroiditis: Several common forms of thyroiditis.   Subacute thyroidits is from a virus. Your thyroid is tender, transient hyperthyroidism, but then resolution. Hashimotos thyroiditis is usually without pain, eventually causes hypothyroidism, but can coexist with graves hyperthyroidism.  Two other forms are post partum thyroiditis and "painless" thyroiditis; transient hyper followed by hypo or normal thyroid.

Question 3

treatment for inflammation of the thyroid?

Accepted Answer

RADIOACTIVE IODINE: When indicated, a drug called ptu (propylthiouracil) when indicated, and sometimes we need to give you something to lower your heart rate.

Question 4

the doc said i had inflammation of the thyroid gland and that we will keep an eye on it. what causes this? is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Eye exam: There are a number of causes of thyroid inflammation.  You should follow closely with your primary doctor/endocrinologist.  In addition, you should see an ophthalmologist for baseline evaluation because thyroid conditions may affect the eyes in some individuals.

Question 5

how do u know if you have  tonsillitis or inflammation of the thyroid gland? & how can you determine when to seek a doctors care.

Accepted Answer

Seek care: If you have to ask these questions due to some symptoms, you need to see your doctor.

Question 6

i was diagnosed with hashimoto's thyroiditis 1.5 years ago. i am taking euthyrox (75mcg) for it. in the last week my thyroid has been extremely inflammed and i am struggling to breath and feel uncomforatable. what can i do to reduce this inflammation?

Accepted Answer

Go to your doc: If it is inflamed it may be a recurrence of the thyroiditis and you may need prescription meds to manage it. Contact your treating doc without delay &amp; follow their instructions.

Question 7

hi doctors, , why hasimoto' s thyroiditis is painless, even there's a chronic inflammation, ? thanks

Accepted Answer

Inflammation : Inflammation does not always cause pain, particularly when you're referring to the thyroid and hashimoto's. Some thyroiditis can be painful, but most is not or the symptoms are very minor and thought to be a cold, flu or sore throat.

Question 8

hi, i have had swallowing issues for months just diagnosed with thyroiditis and high thyroid antiboddies, can this cause that?

Accepted Answer

Yes...: Most common presentation before overt hormone alteration related symptoms. Take aspirin when it hurts it will help.

Question 9

can a person have post partum thyroiditis if they do not have a thyroid? how long after a levo increase does it take for a person to feel better?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid: Everyone has a thyroid gland unless has been surgically removed.  Post partum thyroiditis indicates inflammation. Blood testing of thyroid hormone levels is important.  It takes about 10 days to feel better after a change in dose of levothyroxine.

Question 10

in hashimoto thyroiditis why is there an initial increase in thyroid levels?

Accepted Answer

Great question: I looked up pathophysiology of hashimotos and it states that its poorly understood.  Maybe a pathologist can help answering this question.  My guess would be the thyroid gland tries to build more hormones to compensate for the loss.  At first it wins the battle, but eventualy theres too many antibodies so it gets "burnt out".

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The doc said i had inflammation of the thyroid gland and that we will keep an eye on it. what causes this? is it normal?

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How do u know if you have tonsillitis or inflammation of the thyroid gland? & how can you determine when to seek a doctors care.

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I was diagnosed with hashimoto's thyroiditis 1.5 years ago. i am taking euthyrox (75mcg) for it. in the last week my thyroid has been extremely inflammed and i am struggling to breath and feel uncomforatable. what can i do to reduce this inflammation?

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Hi doctors, , why hasimoto' s thyroiditis is painless, even there's a chronic inflammation, ? thanks

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Hi, i have had swallowing issues for months just diagnosed with thyroiditis and high thyroid antiboddies, can this cause that?

A member asked:

Can a person have post partum thyroiditis if they do not have a thyroid? how long after a levo increase does it take for a person to feel better?

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In hashimoto thyroiditis why is there an initial increase in thyroid levels?

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