How to Use thyroiditis in a Sentence

thyroiditis

noun
  • Her doctor has since ruled out Graves' disease, and will determine if Stewart has sub-acute thyroiditis or a nodule on her throat by the end of the week.
    Julie Mazziotta, PEOPLE.com, 10 June 2021
  • The treatment for chronic thyroiditis is to replace the missing hormone with pills taken daily.
    H Lee Kagan, Discover Magazine, 11 Jan. 2011
  • Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the most common cause of low thyroid levels in North America.
    Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 30 Nov. 2021
  • It has been determined that Garrett suffered from late stage Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
    Katie Bain, Billboard, 18 May 2021
  • In areas of the world where there is adequate iodine, such as all North America, the most common cause of low thyroid levels is the autoimmune disease Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.
    Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 5 Oct. 2021
  • In the United States the most common reason for a drop in thyroid hormone production is autoimmune thyroiditis, an attack on the thyroid gland by the body’s own defense mechanisms.
    H Lee Kagan, Discover Magazine, 11 Jan. 2011
  • Also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, the condition causes the immune system to attack the thyroid and is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States.
    Amanda Arnold, The Cut, 12 Feb. 2018
  • Then there are less common causes, like postpartum thyroiditis.
    Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 14 May 2018
  • This condition often takes the form of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, which was first identified in 1912 by Japanese doctor, Hakaru Hashimoto.
    Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 13 Oct. 2021
  • She's eventually diagnosed with Postpartum thyroiditis and starts on the lengthy road to recovery, which leads her to an unexpected reunion with Chimney and their daughter.
    Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 29 Mar. 2022
  • These include Crohn’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Grave’s disease and Hashimoto thyroiditis.
    Gabe Allen, Discover Magazine, 2 Dec. 2021
  • Rodriguez also spoke about her battle with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks the thyroid gland and often includes depression as a symptom.
    Christina Oehler, Health.com, 18 June 2019
  • Those with other autoimmune disorders, like diabetes and thyroiditis, are more likely to develop SPS.
    Cori Ritchey, Men's Health, 8 Dec. 2022
  • My doctor diagnosed me with the autoimmune disease Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, an autoimmune condition that can cause symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, and muscle weakness.
    Erica Sweeney, SELF, 23 Sep. 2022
  • Autoimmune disorders such as lupus, diabetes, celiac disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and many more are common, and many are becoming more prevalent.
    Laura Helmuth, Scientific American, 16 Aug. 2021
  • In some women, this condition also results in a disorder known as postpartum thyroiditis after pregnancy.
    Mayo Clinic News Network, chicagotribune.com, 4 Oct. 2019
  • After several days of tests, it is discovered Maddie actually has postpartum thyroiditis, and with hormone treatments and outpatient therapy, she is expected to heal.
    Jennifer Maas, Variety, 28 Mar. 2022
  • One of the subjects suffers from Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease, and has been diagnosed with multiple chemical sensitivity.
    Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Apr. 2022
  • Those with lupus, Hashimoto thyroiditis (hypothyroidism), and Grave’s disease (hyperthyroidism) will often experience hair loss.
    Audrey Noble, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 Oct. 2020
  • Women who have a thyroid disorder often are found to have high concentrations of anti-thyroid antibodies in their bodies, a condition known as chronic thyroiditis, Hashimoto’s disease or autoimmune thyroid disease.
    Mayo Clinic News Network, chicagotribune.com, 4 Oct. 2019
  • This self-attack can be directed against one organ — like the thyroid in Hashimoto's thyroiditis — or multiple organ systems simultaneously — like systemic lupus erythematosus.
    Miriam Fauzia, USA TODAY, 28 May 2021
  • The disorder also affects twice as many women as men and is frequently associated with other autoimmune diseases such as diabetes, thyroiditis, vitiligo and pernicious anemia.
    Nardine Saadstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2022
  • Some practitioners recommend that people with other autoimmune conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, psoriasis, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis, avoid gluten.
    Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, 2 June 2021

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