Postpartum thyroiditis
Postpartum thyroiditis: Introduction
Postpartum thyroiditis:
Postpartum thyroiditis is a swelling of the thyroid that occurs in
5%-7% of women who give birth, and can cause temporarily high levels of
thyroid hormone. (Source: excerpt from Thyroid Disease: NWHIC)
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Postpartum thyroiditis: A condition which is characterized by inflammation of the thyroid after a pregnancy.
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causes, and treatments of Postpartum thyroiditis is available below.
Symptoms of Postpartum thyroiditis
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Postpartum thyroiditis: Complications
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Medical Books Excerpts
- Thyroiditis
- "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
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- Thyroid Nodule
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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Article Excerpts about Postpartum thyroiditis
Postpartum thyroiditis is a swelling of the thyroid that occurs in
5%-7% of women who give birth, and can cause temporarily high levels of
thyroid hormone. (Source: excerpt from Thyroid Disease: NWHIC)
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