inflammation of the thyroid

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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.
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Dr. Vered D. Lewy-Weiss answered:

Treatment for inflammation of the thyroid?

Maybe nothing

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Autoimmune thyroiditis doesn't require treatment unless the thyroid is either over or under active. Acute thyroiditis which can cause fever and be painful because of bacterial infection is treated. It is uncommon, however. Patients with autoimmune thyroiditis are routinely monitored to follow thyroid function.
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Dr. Philip A. Kern answered:

What is the definition or description of: Inflammation of the thyroid?

Thyroiditis

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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.
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Dr. Giuseppe Barbesino answered:

What are the symptoms associated with inflammation of the thyroid?

Often none

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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
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Dr. Michael Ahdoot answered:

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?

Eye exam

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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.
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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered:

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

Seek care

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If you have to ask these questions due to some symptoms, you need to see your doctor.
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Dr. Michio Abe answered:

Is there any link between Thyroidism and Fibromyalgia and/or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

Interesting question

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Hypothyroidism, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome all share similar symptoms, such as fatigue, depression and muscle pain. I would say many patients with uncontrolled hypothyroidism could have the same symptoms as patients with fibromyalgia and CFS. They could coexist. But most patients with fibromyalgia and CFS don't have hypothyroidism.
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Dr. Fred P. Gallo answered:

What are the symptoms of thyroidism?

2 different ways

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Hypothyroid includes weight gain, slower mental processes, fatigue, constipation, reduced menstruation... Hyperthyroid includes weight loss, shakiness, elevated blood pressure, rapid heart rate, feeling hot.... See your doctor or endocrinologist.
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Dr. Yash K. Khanna answered:

What are the symptoms for thyroidism?

Fatige/dry skin/cons

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The following symptoms Fatigue dry skin constipation unexplained weight gain depression slow heart rate thinning hair heavier than normal or irregular menstrual periods muscle weakness Hoarseness puffy face constipation thinning hair increase sensitivity to cold impaired memory elevated blood cholesterol level muscle ache and joint pains Syptoms get worse if not treated with thyroid hormone
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Dr. Nelly Cohen answered:

How to treat hypo thyroidism permanently?

Synthroid

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The only way to handle hypothyroidism is to take synthroid for life, which is a synthetic version the hormone that you are deficient in.
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Dr. Brian Wosnitzer answered:

How do I know if I have thyroidism?

TFT's

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Thyroid disorders are usually diagnosed via blood test and clinical symptoms. Thyroid function tests include measuring blood levels of TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and thyroid hormone levels (T3 and T4).
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