Patient's question:
I was diagnosed with subacute thyroiditis in August 2010. At the local county hospital, it was misdiagnosed as pharyngitis. In September, I went to the city hospital for a diagnosis. My symptoms were severe pain in the right thyroid area, weakness in all four limbs, and excessive thirst. What assistance do you need: Hello, how is subacute thyroiditis treated?Doctor's answer:
Dear Inquirer,Thyroiditis is a non-bacterial inflammation and is considered an autoimmune disease. It is primarily treated with hormones and autoimmune modulators. If hypothyroidism is present, Levothyroxine should be taken. If hyperthyroidism is present, antithyroid drugs such as propylthiouracil should be administered. The treatment duration typically lasts 4-8 weeks, and medication discontinuation should be determined based on thyroid function and ultrasound examination results.