Patient's question:
Neck pain, sometimes with a feeling of hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, but multiple thyroid function tests have shown normal values. The doctors said this is psychosomatic, not a reaction caused by subacute thyroiditis. What treatment should I follow in this case?What kind of assistance would you like: How is subacute thyroiditis formed?
Doctor's answer:
Dear Consultee,Subacute thyroiditis is commonly believed to be caused by viral infections, and generational genetic factors may also contribute to its onset. Clinical symptoms include fever, swollen cervical lymph nodes, and thyroid pain. In mild or atypical cases, the thyroid may only slightly decrease in size, with mild pain and tenderness, no fever, and minimal systemic symptoms. It may not exhibit signs of hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism.