Patient's question:
Patient Age: Had subacute thyroiditis 10 years ago, which resolved spontaneously. Recently, for more than a year, the patient has frequently experienced pain in the right thyroid gland. Taking anti-inflammatory medication temporarily relieves the pain, but it starts again after a short period. Is it possible that the medication is not appropriate? What should be taken?Desired Help: Is it possible that the medication is not appropriate? What should be taken?
Doctor's answer:
Treatment mainly involves anti-inflammatory measures. If secondary hypothyroidism occurs, thyroid hormones need to be replaced. 4. Hashimoto's thyroiditis requires testing for TgAb and TmAb for diagnosis. Treatment recommends surgery plus thyroid hormone replacement. 5. Simple goiter is commonly caused by iodine deficiency, which requires iodine supplementation. However, in the current context of widespread iodized salt use, this condition is only encountered in remote mountainous areas. Unilateral thyroid enlargement or bilateral asymmetrical swelling.