What is the difference between thyroiditis and hyperthyroidism?

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There are many reasons for hyperthyroidism, one of which is thyroiditis, because thyroiditis is inflammation of thyroid gland. Thyroid gland is an organ that synthesizes and stores thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormone synthesized by thyroid gland is not synthesized at any time. All of them are released into blood. Most of them are stored in thyroid gland and released when needed. Therefore, if thyroid gland has inflammation, it will be destroyed. It doesn't just run out. Therefore, thyroiditis destroys thyroid follicles. Its inflammation destroys its follicles. The stored thyroid gland will be released in large quantities. Excessive thyroid hormones in the blood will cause hyperthyroidism. It is such a relationship.

What is the difference between thyroiditis and hyperthyroidism?



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