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  • Fever then no fever then fever again

  • Periodic fever (>100.4°F / 38°C)

  • My neck is swollen

  • Remittent fever of 102.2°F / 39°C

  • Neck pain gets worse when turning my neck

  • Front of the neck swollen

  • Extremely high fever of 106.7°F / 41.5°C or higher

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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is subacute thyroiditis?

Inflammation of the thyroid gland, causing high levels of thyroid hormone in the body. Common causes include viral infections, such as after the 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 stop 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.

    https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/105/7/2367/5838793

  • 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.

    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11154-021-09648-y

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Reviewed By:

Hidetaka Hamasaki, MD

Hidetaka Hamasaki, MD (Endocrinology)

Dr. Hamasaki graduated from the Hiroshima University School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Medicine, Jichi Medical University. He completed his residency at the Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and the Department of Internal Medicine, Kohnodai Hospital, National Center for Global Health and Medicine. He has served in the National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and Kohnodai Hospital and joined Hamasaki Clinic in April 2017. Dr. Hamasaki specializes in diabetes and treats a wide range of internal medicine and endocrine disorders.

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