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Painless (silent) thyroiditis   

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment

Alternative names:

Lymphocytic thyroiditis; Subacute lymphocytic thyroiditis

Symptoms

Symptoms in painless thyroiditis are usually mild.  Most symptoms are due to hyperthyroidism and may include:

Signs and Tests

A physical examination reveals an enlarged thyroid gland. The pulse (heart rate) may be rapid and the hands may shake.

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