What causes inflammation of the thyroid gland?

What causes inflammation of the thyroid gland?

Thyroiditis is caused by an attack on the thyroid, causing inflammation and damage to the thyroid cells. Antibodies that attack the thyroid cause most types of thyroiditis. As such, thyroiditis is often an autoimmune disease, like juvenile (type 1) diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis.

How can I reduce inflammation in my thyroid?

How Can We Decrease Inflammation?

1. Consume adequate nutrients from foods and supplements that decrease inflammation in the thyroid.
2. Strengthen gut health.
3. Lower stress.
4. Eat a nutrient dense, low-carb diet.
5. Get proper thyroid medication.
6. Eliminate or greatly reduce thyroid inflammation triggers.

How long does inflamed thyroid last?

People who develop subacute thyroiditis usually have symptoms for 1 to 3 months, but complete recovery of thyroid function can take up to 12 to 18 months.

Does a swollen thyroid hurt?

The most obvious symptom of subacute thyroiditis is pain in the neck caused by a swollen and inflamed thyroid gland. Sometimes, the pain can spread (radiate) to the jaw or ears. The thyroid gland may be painful and swollen for weeks or, in rare cases, months.

Can thyroiditis go away by itself?

Silent thyroiditis often goes away on its own within 1 year. The acute phase ends within 3 months. Some people develop hypothyroidism over time. They need to be treated for a while with a medicine that replaces thyroid hormone.

Can a swollen thyroid go away?

Goiters are often harmless and may go away after a short time without treatment. People usually do not need treatment unless the goiter is large and causes bothersome symptoms.

How does thyroiditis make you feel?

There are different types of thyroiditis, but they all cause inflammation and swelling of your thyroid. They can make it produce too many or not enough hormones. Too many can make you feel jittery and possibly make your heart race. Too few and you may feel tired and depressed.

Does ibuprofen reduce thyroid swelling?

But if the symptoms of an overactive thyroid are bothering you, your doctor may prescribe a beta blocker such as propranolol to help settle the shakes and a racing heart. An anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen can help if the inflammation is causing you pain.

Can the thyroid heal itself?

The thyroid usually heals itself over several months, but often not before a temporary period of low thyroid hormone production (hypothyroidism) occurs.

Will a swollen thyroid go away?