Patient's question:
Sister completed the color Doppler ultrasound and the detailed examination revealed subacute thyroiditis. The five thyroid function tests were normal. There was a small lump in the neck, which had already started to cause severe pain. Currently, the pain symptoms have significantly decreased, and only a slight pain occurs when swallowing saliva. Eating dinner and drinking water no longer cause pain. Assistance needed: What are the symptoms of subacute thyroiditis?Doctor's answer:
Patient friend, according to what you have described, your sister has currently been diagnosed with subacute thyroiditis. The etiology of this disease is not very clear, and it is generally believed to be related to viral infections. Before the onset of the disease, patients often have a history of upper respiratory tract infection. The onset of the disease is often seasonal and has a certain degree of epidemic nature. The clinical diagnostic symptoms of subacute thyroiditis often have a sudden onset, fatigue, and loss of appetite. The most typical manifestation is pain and tenderness in the thyroid area, which often radiates to the submandibular region, behind the ears, or the neck.