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Subacute Thyroiditis
Does anyone know about this condition? We are waiting on more lab work, but my Endo doctor thinks this is what I may have.. I also have cysts and a nodule on my thyroid. I have had so much pain....but he doesn't feel the nodule/cysts are causing this....
He did prescribe a high dose course of Steroids.
He did prescribe a high dose course of Steroids.
Subacute thyroiditis involves inflammation of the thyroid gland that usually follows an upper respiratory infection and then subsides.
Subacute thyroiditis is an uncommon condition thought to be caused by viral infection of the thyroid gland. The condition often occurs after a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract. Mumps virus, influenza virus, and other respiratory viruses have been found to cause subacute thyroiditis.
The most prominent feature of subacute thyroiditis is gradual or sudden onset of pain in the region of the thyroid gland. Painful enlargement of the thyroid gland may persist for weeks or months. The condition is sometimes associated with fever. Hoarseness or difficulty swallowing may also develop.
Symptoms of thyroid hormone excess (hyperthyroidism) such as nervousness, rapid heart rate, and heat intolerance may be present early in the disease. Later, symptoms of too little thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism) such as fatigue, constipation, or cold intolerance may occur. Eventually, thyroid gland function returns to normal.
Subacute thyroiditis occurs most often in middle-aged women with recent symptoms of viral respiratory tract infection.
Symptoms
pain in the front of the neck
tenderness when gentle pressure is applied to the thyroid gland (palpation)
fever
Exams and Tests Laboratory tests in the early phase of disease may reveal:
High serum thyroglobulin level
Low radioactive iodine uptake
Low serum thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level
High serum free T4 (thyroid hormone, thyroxine) level
High erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
Subacute thyroiditis is an uncommon condition thought to be caused by viral infection of the thyroid gland. The condition often occurs after a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract. Mumps virus, influenza virus, and other respiratory viruses have been found to cause subacute thyroiditis.
The most prominent feature of subacute thyroiditis is gradual or sudden onset of pain in the region of the thyroid gland. Painful enlargement of the thyroid gland may persist for weeks or months. The condition is sometimes associated with fever. Hoarseness or difficulty swallowing may also develop.
Symptoms of thyroid hormone excess (hyperthyroidism) such as nervousness, rapid heart rate, and heat intolerance may be present early in the disease. Later, symptoms of too little thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism) such as fatigue, constipation, or cold intolerance may occur. Eventually, thyroid gland function returns to normal.
Subacute thyroiditis occurs most often in middle-aged women with recent symptoms of viral respiratory tract infection.
Symptoms
pain in the front of the neck
tenderness when gentle pressure is applied to the thyroid gland (palpation)
fever
Exams and Tests Laboratory tests in the early phase of disease may reveal:
High serum thyroglobulin level
Low radioactive iodine uptake
Low serum thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level
High serum free T4 (thyroid hormone, thyroxine) level
High erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
Here is a pretty easy way to read about it
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2276.htm
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2276.htm
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