Glossary

Thyroiditis

Thyroiditis

Thyreoiditis·Also: Schilddrüsenentzündung

Thyroiditis is an inflammation of the thyroid gland. Depending on the form, it can lead to an overactive or underactive thyroid and cause symptoms such as neck pain or fatigue.

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