Painless (silent) thyroiditis

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Thyroid gland

Lymphocytic thyroiditis; Subacute lymphocytic thyroiditis

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

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.

• hypothyroidism

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.

Review Date: 01/18/2006
Reviewed By: Nikheel S. Kolatkar, MD, Clinical and Research Fellow, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Hypertension, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.