Certain risk factors may help predict who is at an increased risk for developing postpartum thyroiditis.
The hypothyroidism then resolves as your thyroid normalizes.
For this reason, you should have your TSH level checked every year after the resolution of postpartum thyroiditis.
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Symptoms during the thyrotoxic phase of postpartum thyroiditis are usually milder versions ofgeneral hyperthyroidism symptoms.
The symptoms during the hypothyroid phase of postpartum thyroiditis are milder versions of general hypothyroidism symptoms.
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The thyrotoxicosis of postpartum thyroiditis is because of inflammation of the thyroid gland.
Hyperthyroidism is a bang out of thyrotoxicosis that is sparked by too much thyroid hormone production.
Diagnosis
Your healthcare provider will typically run several blood tests to diagnose postpartum thyroiditis.
In some cases of postpartum thyroiditis, an ultrasound is performed and will show enlargement of the thyroid gland.
In some cases, a radioiodine uptake test is done to differentiate postpartum thyroiditis from Graves' disease.
The exception to this is if you get pregnant or want to get pregnant during this time.
In that case, your healthcare provider will leave you on your medication until a later time.
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