hormonal and metabolic disorders
Silent Lymphocytic Thyroiditis
Symptoms of Silent Lymphocytic Thyroiditis
Silent lymphocytic thyroiditis begins in the 3 to 4 months following childbirth. It starts with a hyperthyroid phase when the thyroid gland gets bigger without any pain or tenderness. Then the woman develops hypothyroidism before the condition usually resolves on its own. During the second phase, the woman may experience Symptoms , which may include fatigue, weight gain, constipation, dry skin and hair, and cold intolerance. The word "silent" in silent lymphocytic thyroiditis indicates that the thyroid inflammation causes no pain or tenderness. Lymphocytic refers to the type of white blood cells seen when thyroid tissue is examined with a microscope. 