In life, thyroiditis is a common high-incidence disease of the thyroid. With the increase in the incidence in recent years, people are also learning more and more about this disease. However, because the early symptoms of thyroiditis are not obvious, many people delay the optimal treatment time, leading to the development of other diseases and even leaving sequelae. Therefore, in daily life, you can learn more about this and seek medical treatment as soon as possible when encountering suspected symptoms. Do not delay.
The following types are more common thyroiditis:
1, Hashimoto thyroiditis
Hashimoto thyroiditis, that is, chronic lymphocyte thyroiditis. This type of thyroiditis occurs more frequently in middle-aged women, and the incidence rate in women is higher than that in men. Hashimoto's thyroiditis starts slowly, and there is often goiter when it occurs, occasionally accompanied by pharyngeal discomfort, and some patients may feel pressure. The early symptoms are not obvious, and symptoms of hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism are often seen when discovered. A very small number of patients may be accompanied by thyroid-related eye diseases.
2, acute thyroiditis,
Acute thyroiditis is an acute suppurative inflammation caused by bacteria or fungi spreading through blood circulation, lymphatic tract or adjacent suppurative lesions, among which adjacent suppurative lesions are common. However, due to the special location of the thyroid gland itself, the abundant blood supply, high concentration of iodine in the tissue and other factors, it has obvious resistance to infection, so acute thyroiditis is relatively rare. However, if the children suffer from malnutrition, diabetes, weak elderly people, or people with immunodeficiency, acute thyroiditis is also prone to occur.
3. Subacute thyroiditis
Subacute thyroiditis is a common thyroid pain disease. It is self-limiting and manifests as severe thyroid pain. It quickly expands to other parts from one side, affecting the root of the ear and jaw, and is radial. Patients often have general discomfort, and some patients may experience fever symptoms. The onset lasts about 1 week, and there are also patients with slow onset for a longer time. After improvement, they may recur many times, and the thyroid gland is enlarged to 2-3 times the size of normal, and the tenderness is obvious.
4, Postpartum thyroiditis
This is a thyroid inflammation unique to the mother. It usually occurs within one year after delivery. The patient's thyroid gland may be mild and moderately enlarged without tenderness. Clinically, the symptoms of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism occur alternately, and the symptoms of hyperthyroidism lasting 1-2 months within the six months after delivery, while hypothyroidism occurs about 3-8 months after delivery, with a duration of 4-6 months, and the patient enters the recovery period. However, a small number of patients may have persistent hypothyroidism.
If thyroiditis cannot be treated in time, it may also lead to hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. In severe cases, it may even develop into a permanent disease and require lifelong medication. It is also prone to cause a variety of complications, affecting the health of patients. Therefore, when symptoms of thyroiditis occur, treatment must be done as soon as possible to avoid greater health hazards.
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