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Painless (silent) thyroiditis   

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment

Alternative names:

Lymphocytic thyroiditis; Subacute lymphocytic thyroiditis

Treatment

Treatment is symptomatic. Beta-blockers (Propranolol and others) relieve the symptoms of rapid heart rate and excessive sweating.  Generally, painless thyroiditis will resolve on its own in time.

Prognosis

The disease is usually resolved within 1 year, with the acute phase ending in 3 months. Some people may develop hypothyroidism over time, so regular follow-up is recommended.

Complications

Call Your Health Care Provider If:

Call your health care provider if symptoms of this disorder develop.

If you have had this disease, regular follow-up is recommended to watch for the development of hypothyroidism.

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