Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Thyroiditis is the medical term for inflammation (swelling) of the thyroid gland, which can either cause abnormally low or high levels of thyroid hormones in the blood.

The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland found in the neck. It produces hormones that are released into the bloodstream to control the body's growth and metabolism. They affect processes such as heart rate and body temperature, and help convert food into energy to keep the body going.
Symptoms vary depending on the type of thyroiditis.

Thyroiditis

Thyroiditis is the medical term for inflammation (swelling) of the thyroid gland, which can either cause abnormally low or high levels of thyroid hormones in the blood.
The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland found in the neck. It produces hormones that are released into the bloodstream to control the body's growth and metabolism. They affect processes such as heart rate and body temperature, and help convert food into energy to keep the body going.
Symptoms vary depending on the type of thyroiditis.
More about Thyroiditis

Thyroiditis

Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Johns Hopkins

Author: Dr Paul W. Ladenson Johns Hopkins University 2008-06-10

1.Introduction

Thyroiditis means inflammation of the thyroid gland, which is a butterfly shaped organ located in the lower front of the neck.  Thyroiditis can have many causes, including infections, drugs, radiation, and most commonly, a person’s own immune system.  Some forms of thyroid inflammation are common, such as autoimmune thyroiditis, while others, such Reidel thyroiditis, are very rare.