Risk factors are being female, over 30 years old, and having a current pregnancy . Prevention is unknown. Radioactive iodine uptake is decreased. Serum T3 and T4 are elevated. A thyroid biopsy shows infiltration with lymphocytes.
Treatment is symptomatic .
The disease is usually resolved within 1 year, with the acute phase ending in 3 months. Some people may develop hypothyroidism as a result of this condition, so regular follow-up is recommended. Call your health care provider if symptoms of this disorder develop. If you have had this disease, regular follow-up is recommended to watch for the development of hypothyroidism .