NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -WHAT CAUSES THYROIDITIS? 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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Acute or infectious thyroiditis is usually caused by a bacterial infection. It’s rare and associated with a weakened immune system or, in children, a problem with the development of the thyroid.

Detailed explanation-3: -Four common issues associated with the thyroid include Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Graves’ disease, goiter (enlarged thyroid), and thyroid nodules.