What are the symptoms of subacute thyroiditis?

Symptoms of SUBACUTE THYROIDITIS are: (1) Fever. (2) Neck swelling. (3) Neck pain or stiffness. (4) Sore throat. (5) Fatigue. (6) Difficulty swallowing food or water

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Learn more about Subacute thyroiditis

Content updated on Jun 1, 2022

What is subacute thyroiditis?

Inflammation of the thyroid gland, causing high levels of thyroid hormone in the body. Common causes include virus infections e.g. after a flu.

Symptoms of subacute thyroiditis

Fever
Neck swelling
Neck pain or stiffness
Sore throat
Fatigue
Difficulty swallowing food or water

Questions your doctor may ask to check for subacute thyroiditis

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose subacute thyroiditis

Do you have a fever?
Do you have swelling on the front of your neck?
Do you have neck pain or stiffness?
Do you have a sore throat?
Do you feel fatigued?

Treatment for subacute thyroiditis

The most effective treatment is to reduce and quit drinking. A doctor may prescribe medications and refer for counseling to break the habit. Regular check-ups may be needed to monitor for complications such as permanent liver scarring, liver failure, and cancer.

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References

İremli BG, Şendur SN, Ünlütürk U. Three Cases of Subacute Thyroiditis Following SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine: Postvaccination ASIA Syndrome. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2021 Aug 18;106(9):2600-2605. doi: 10.1210/clinem/dgab373. PMID: 34043800; PMCID: PMC8194612.
https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/106/9/2600/6287003
Mattar SAM, Koh SJQ, Rama Chandran S, Cherng BPZ. Subacute thyroiditis associated with COVID-19. BMJ Case Rep. 2020 Aug 25;13(8):e237336. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2020-237336. PMID: 32843467; PMCID: PMC7449350.
https://casereports.bmj.com/content/13/8/e237336
Brancatella A, Ricci D, Viola N, Sgrò D, Santini F, Latrofa F. Subacute Thyroiditis After Sars-COV-2 Infection. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2020 Jul 1;105(7):dgaa276. doi: 10.1210/clinem/dgaa276. PMID: 32436948; PMCID: PMC7314004.
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Stasiak M, Lewiński A. New aspects in the pathogenesis and management of subacute thyroiditis. Rev Endocr Metab Disord. 2021 Dec;22(4):1027-1039. doi: 10.1007/s11154-021-09648-y. Epub 2021 May 5. PMID: 33950404; PMCID: PMC8096888.
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