Risk factors associated with Silent Thyroiditis include:
It is important to note that having a risk factor does not mean that one will get the condition. A risk factor increases ones chances of getting a condition compared to an individual without the risk factors. Some risk factors are more important than others.
Also, not having a risk factor does not mean that an individual will not get the condition. It is always important to discuss the effect of risk factors with your healthcare provider.
In the beginning of Silent Thyroiditis, it causes hyperthyroid signs and symptoms. This state is known as the hyperthyroid state. As the condition progresses, it causes hypothyroid signs and symptoms, a state known as hypothyroid state. Frequently, the signs and symptoms of Silent Thyroiditis are mild.
Hyperthyroidism symptoms usually last for 3 months or less. The associated signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism may include:
As the condition progresses, it leads to hypothyroidism, and the signs and symptoms associated with this condition may include:
In order to diagnose Silent Thyroiditis (in women) and not post-partum Silent Thyroiditis, the women should not have been pregnant within the last one year period. This means that the women should NOT have had the following events in their recent history:
Silent Thyroiditis can be diagnosed with a simple physical examination and a thorough medical history. Some of the signs and symptoms noted may include:
In most cases, no tests are required to diagnose the condition. However, the following diagnostic tests may be ordered, when necessary:
Note: Thyroid scintigraphy is helpful in differentiating Silent Thyroiditis from Grave’s hyperthyroidism. This is because in Silent Thyroiditis the scintigraphy will show low accumulation of radiotracer on the technetium scan. In Grave’s disease, there is increased accumulation of the radiotracer on the scan.
Many clinical conditions may have similar signs and symptoms. Your healthcare provider may perform additional tests to rule out other clinical conditions to arrive at a definitive diagnosis.
Silent Thyroiditis is a generally self-limiting condition. However, sometimes, the thyroid function does not completely come back to normal levels. In such individuals, hypothyroidism may persist permanently.
Some potential complications associated with hypothyroidism include:
In many cases, Silent Thyroiditis is a self-limiting condition that resolves on its own. If treatment is provided, then it is based upon the presenting symptoms:
Note:
The exact cause of Silent Thyroiditis is not known, and hence currently, there is no known preventive method reported for the condition.
Postpartum Silent Thyroiditis is an autoimmune thyroid disorder that affects women in the period following pregnancy, or the postpartum period.
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