What Is Hyperthyroidism?
4. Thyroiditis
Thyroiditis is the name given to the inflammation of the thyroid gland. This can happen for a number of reasons, including autoimmune conditions, and it is also sometimes caused by pregnancy. It is not always understood what the underlying cause of the condition is.
Thyroiditis is often painless, but it will cause some pain for the patient in some cases. The thyroid gland will store excess thyroxine for storage for when it is needed. The swelling that comes with thyroiditis can caused the stored hormone to be forced out of the gland and into the blood stream. This will, in turn, result in hyperthyroidism.
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