The ' means feet. One foot is 12 inches. Multiply 5*12 = 60 inches. The  means inches so 5'6 means 5 feet plus 6 inches, so do that, 60 + 6 = 66 inches.
Thyroiditis is an inflammation of the thyroid gland. It may be painful and tender when caused by an infection or trauma, or painless when caused by an autoimmune condition or medications. There are several types of thyroiditis. The most common forms are:
Causes of Types of Thyroid disorders: Review the cause informationfor the various types of Thyroid disorders: 1  Hypothyroidism. 2  Hyperthyroidism. 3  Hashimoto's thyroiditis - an autoimmune form of hypothyroidism.  Graves' disease - an autoimmune form of hyperthyroidism.