Patient's question:
Because of a certain illness, I have been unable to stop taking medication for a long time. Due to the medication, my endocrine system has been affected. Now, I want to stop taking the medication and regulate my body. Can Traditional Chinese Medicine be effective for subacute thyroiditis?Doctor's answer:
Subacute thyroiditis does not require surgical treatment or traditional Chinese medicine treatment. Subacute thyroiditis is a self-limiting disease, usually caused by a viral infection. As the course of the disease shortens, patients will gradually improve. Sometimes, if thyroid pain occurs, anti-inflammatory drugs like indomethacin can be taken orally. For thyroid nodules, it is important to rest, avoid overexertion, and reduce the intake of iodine-rich foods such as kelp and laver.