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A member asked:

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

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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.

Dr Kupetsky agreed

Answered 10/18/2016

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