Thyroiditis
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| Name: Thyroiditis |
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| An inflammation or infection of the thyroid gland, which lies in the front of the neck. The most common type is Hashimoto' s disease. Other forms include de Quervain' s thyroiditis, Riedel' s thyroiditis and suppurative thyroiditis. |
Causes of Thyroiditis
See separate entries for information on inflammatory types. Suppurative thyroiditis is a rare disorder caused by a bacterial infection of the gland. |
Symptoms of Thyroiditis
Patients writh suppurative thyroiditis have severe pain in the front of the neck, tenderness, redness and swelling of the gland. |
Tests for Thyroiditis
Diagnosed by blood tests. |
Treatment for Thyroiditis
Suppurative thyroiditis: high doses of antibiotics and drainage of any abscess that may form. Other forms: depends on cause. Thyroid hormone supplements usually required.
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Complications of Thyroiditis of its treatment
An abscess may develop in the gland. |
Likely Outcome of Thyroiditis
Most forms can be easily controlled, but only the suppurative form can be cured. |
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