Thyroiditis

Thyroiditis

Guide's note: Thyroiditis is an inflamed thyroid gland which is located in the front of the neck. Most types of thyroiditis are caused by antibodies attacking the thyroid. Each type of thyroiditis requires a different method of treatment. Thyroiditis is diagnosed by examining the thyroid gland for swelling and tenderness or by a thyroid scan or biopsy.

Fast Facts:

3 phases: overactive, underactive, return to normal
Forms: Acute, subacute and chronical
Hashimoto's most common
5 Types Include: Hashimoto's Disease, DeQuervain's, Postpartum Thyroiditis and Silent
Some symptoms include: fatigue, weight gain, constipation, depression, dry skin and muscle aches
Depending on type, some treatments include: Beta blockers, hormone replacement therapy, and pain relievers
Hashimoto's Disease requires life long treatment
Hypothyroidism may develop years later

Disclaimer: The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have Thyroiditis, please consult your doctor.

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Also try: Hashimoto's Disease | Postpartum Thyroiditis

The Mahalo Top 7

American Pediatric Surgical Association: Thyroiditis
Wikipedia: Thyroiditis
MedicineNet.com: Thyroiditis
American Thyroid Association (ATA): Thyroiditis FAQ
EndocrineWeb: Thyroiditis
Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC): Thyroiditis
American Family Physician: Thyroiditis (May 15, 2006)

Thyroiditis News

Google News: Thyroiditis Search
FOXNews.com: A Little Gland with a Big Job: Thyroid Disease (January 17, 2007)

Thyroiditis Facts

Thyroiditis Causes, Symptoms and Complications

American Family Physician: Causes and Symptoms of Thyroiditis
ATA: Causes and Symptoms of Thyroiditis
MedicineNet.com: Thyroiditis Cause
University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC): Thyroiditis Signs and Symptoms

Thyroiditis Treatment Options

American Family Physician: Treatment of Thyroiditis
ATA: Treatment for Thyroiditis
eMedicine: Treatment of Thyroiditis

Thyroiditis Holistic and Alternative Treatment

UMMC: Thyroiditis Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Thyroiditis Prevention

MedlinePlus: Thyroiditis Prevention

Thyroiditis Scientific and Medical Journal Articles

Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Search: Thyroiditis
PubMed Central Search: Thyroiditis
Google Scholar Search: Thyroiditis
American Family Physicians: Thyroiditis: Differential Diagnosis and Management (February 15, 2000)

Thyroiditis Clinical Trials

ClinicalTrials.gov: Thyroiditis Clinical Trials
CenterWatch: Thyroiditis Clinical Trials

Thyroiditis Support Groups, Discussions and Blogs

Google Groups: Thyroiditis
Yahoo! Health Groups Search: Thyroiditis
American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI): Thyroiditis Posts
MedHelp: Thyroid Disorders Community
RevolutionHealth: Extra weight? “It’s glandular!” (February 14, 2007)
CureZone.com: Thyroiditis - Prevention & Curing Protocol

Related Pages on Mahalo

Hashimoto's Disease | Postpartum Thyroiditis | Subacute Thyroiditis | Goiter | Thyroid Cancer | Hypothyroidism | Thyroid Disease

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