The topic Silent Lymphocytic Postpartum Thyroiditis you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Postpartum Silent Thyroiditis.

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• Subacute Thyroiditis is disorder of the thyroid gland. It is a variant of Hashimoto’s disease. There are many subtypes of subacute thyroiditis and they include the following:
  • Silent Thyroiditis
  • Postpartum Silent Thyroiditis
• Postpartum Silent Thyroiditis is an autoimmune thyroid disorder. It is a subtype of subacute thyroiditis that affects women in the period following pregnancy, which is also known as the postpartum period
• Postpartum Silent Thyroiditis is termed ‘silent’, because the thyroid gland is painless in spite of the inflammation or enlargement of the gland
• A previous episode of Postpartum Silent Thyroiditis and a family history of the condition are the common risk factors associated with it. Presently, the cause of Postpartum Silent Thyroiditis is unknown
• In majority of the cases, the signs and symptoms of Postpartum Silent Thyroiditis are mild, and hence, the condition can go unnoticed or undiagnosed
• The disorder usually results in hyperthyroidism (increased functioning of thyroid gland) followed by hypothyroidism (decreased functioning of the gland), before coming to a state of normally functioning thyroid
• The common signs and symptoms of Postpartum Silent Thyroiditis include weight loss, increased sweating, fatigue, irritability, and nervousness
• A majority of cases of Postpartum Silent Thyroiditis are self-limiting and may not require any treatment. However, regular follow-up checkups and blood tests to assess thyroid hormone levels need to be undertaken
• The signs and symptoms of the condition usually resolve within 3 months. The prognosis of Postpartum Silent Thyroiditis is generally excellent, though it can recur in subsequent pregnancies

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