What is thyroiditis or thyroid inflammation? - Dr. Saber Sadat Amini, a specialist in endocrine and metabolism
Dr. Saber Sadat Amini
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Dr. Saber Sadat Amini, specialist in endocrinology and Metabolism 
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Dr. Saber Sadat Amini, endocrinology specialist - Shariati, in front of Qolhak Metro, Sajjad Street, Sajjad Doctors Building, 2nd floor, unit 4, phone 22624863 - (office secretary appointment phone 09226831848)
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The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland that is located in the lower front of the neck between the Adam's apple and the breastbone. The thyroid produces hormones that control the body's growth and metabolism.
Thyroiditis has different types, and here we mean the subacute thyroiditis that causes neck pain and swelling.
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Thyroiditis is swelling or inflammation of the thyroid gland and can lead to overproduction or underproduction of thyroid hormone.
Thyroiditis has three stages:
1- thyrotoxic phase. Thyrotoxicosis means that the thyroid is inflamed and releases a large amount of hormones, and symptoms similar to hyperthyroidism develop in the patient.
2- hypothyroidism phase. After releasing too much thyroid hormone for several weeks or months, the thyroid will not have enough thyroid hormone to release. This leads to a lack of thyroid hormones or hypothyroidism.
2- Euthyroid phase In the third phase of euthyroidism, the thyroid hormone level is normal.
What is the cause of thyroiditis?
The cause of subacute thyroiditis is mainly viruses, such as mumps or flu and other viruses, and many patients have a history of cold or flu or respiratory viral disease a few days or weeks ago.
What are the symptoms of thyroiditis?
Symptoms of thyroiditis depend on the stage of thyroiditis. In many cases, thyroiditis is mistakenly diagnosed and treated as a throat infection, and due to lack of improvement, it causes numerous medical visits.
Hyperthyroid phase: usually short-term (1-3 months) If cells are damaged quickly and there is excessive leakage of thyroid hormone, thyroiditis may cause symptoms of hyperthyroidism such as:
- Fever and chills
- Feeling irritable
- Sleep disorder
- Increased heart rate and palpitations
- fatigue
- Weight loss
- Increased sweating and heat intolerance
- Anxiety and nervousness
- Increasing appetite
Hypothyroid phase (more common): can last weeks to months and may become permanent. If cells are damaged and thyroid hormone levels decrease, it may cause symptoms of hypothyroidism such as:
- fatigue
- unexpected weight gain
- constipation
- depression
- dry skin and hair loss
- decreased energy
- decreased mental ability to focus
to recognize and What kind of specialist should we refer to for the treatment of thyroiditis?
For the diagnosis and treatment of thyroiditis, one should refer to endocrinologists who have sufficient knowledge in the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid disorders.
How is the diagnosis of thyroid inflammation or thyroiditis made?
The endocrinology specialist will confirm the diagnosis of thyroiditis for the patient by conducting an examination and requesting tests and, if necessary, a thyroid scan.
Treatment of thyroiditis:
The basis of treatment of thyroiditis is anti-inflammatory drugs, and if needed, other drugs such as thyroxine hormone are also used. Under the supervision of a specialist in thyroid gland, thyroiditis can be completely cured.
Dr. Saber Sadat Amini, specialist in endocrinology - Shariati, in front of Qolhak Metro, Sajjad Street, Sajjad Doctors Building, second floor, unit 4, phone 22624863 - (office secretary appointment phone number 09226831848)
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