Thyroiditis
Subacute Thyroiditis
Subacute Thyroiditis is a painful swelling of the thyroid gland thought to be triggered by a viral infection, such as mumps or flu. It's most commonly seen in women aged 20 to 50.
Subacute thyroiditis is a self-limited thyroid condition associated with a triphasic clinical course of hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, and return to normal thyroid function. It may be responsible for 15-20% of patients presenting with thyrotoxicosis and 10% of patients presenting with hypothyroidism.
In some patients, Subacute Thyroiditis gets better on its own after a few months.
Pain in center of the neck
common
Mass or swelling at the neck
common
Increased sensitivity to heat
common
Recent upper respiratory tract infection
1-Over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
2-Medications like aspirin and ibuprofen work by reducing inflammation.
3-Corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are used when NSAIDs aren't enough to reduce swelling.
4-Beta-blockers.
If you have Thyroiditis, then a visit to an endocrinologist is recommended.
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