Inflammation of the thyroid gland. Acute thyroiditis is usually due to bacterial or other infection and is marked by abscess formation and signs of infection; chronic forms include several hereditary conditions (e.g. Hashimoto disease) and responses to irradiation of the thyroid.
Thyroiditis occurs in several different forms. The most common form of thyroiditis is Hashimoto thyroiditis. In Hashimoto thyroiditis, the thyroid becomes less efficient at converting iodine into the thyroid hormone thyroxine.
Inflammation of the thyroid gland. Acute thyroiditis is due to bacterial infection; chronic thyroiditis is commonly caused by an abnormal immune response in which lymphocytes invade the tissues of the gland.
Thyroid gland inflammation, also known as thyroiditis, which can be triggered by viral infections, immune system dysregulation, or specific medications.
The thyroid gland can become inflamed in various ways, with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis being the most prevalent form. This autoimmune condition leads to an underactive thyroid, also known as hypothyroidism. Less frequently, thyroid inflammation can be linked to viral infections or may temporarily affect women post-childbirth.
Inflammation of the thyroid gland.