Postpartum Thyroiditis Postpartum thyroiditis is a transient condition resulting from a destructive lymphocytic thyroiditis and thyroid antimicrosomal antibodies can be detected in most women with the condition. Most patients experience a thyrotoxic phase 2 to 3 months postpartum . Symptoms include fatigue, weight loss, palpitations, and dizziness. Dry skin, constipation, and cold intolerance are also common symptoms. Peak thyroid antibody levels occur at 6 months postpartum which coincides with the hypothyroid phase clinically evident as fatigue and weight gain.
Depression occurs frequently.
Suppurative Thyroiditis Presents with fever with severe neck pain with swelling. Infection usually in terminally ill patients resulting from S.aureus, S. hemolyticus, or a fungus. Subacute Thyroiditis Probably viral in origin. Early hyperthyroid phase followed by a euthyroid phase. Antithyroid drugs are not indicated in thyrotoxicosis from thyroiditis because the hyperthyroidism results from release of stored hormones as the gland is destroyed.