Giant Cell Thyroiditis
Giant cell thyroiditis, also known as subacute thyroiditis, is an inflammation of the thyroid gland that usually appears after an infection, especially of the respiratory tract. It gets its name from the characteristics seen in the inflamed tissue.
Common symptoms: pain in the front of the neck that may spread toward the ears or jaw, discomfort when swallowing, fever and, at times, temporary changes in thyroid function.
When to seek care? with persistent neck pain, tenderness over the thyroid area or general malaise after a respiratory infection.
Which specialist treats it? the endocrinologist is the one who evaluates the thyroid gland and guides management. If you have these symptoms, it is advisable to have it assessed by a professional to understand well what is happening.
Specialties that treat giant cell thyroiditis
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in giant cell thyroiditis
Dr. Joaquín Gerardo Joya Galeana
Dr. Judith Ne'eman Márquez Reyes
Dr. Clicerio González Villalpando
Dr. Aquiles Rafael Ayala Ruiz
Dr. Aguirre Alfredo Ulloa
Dr. Raul De Luna Cruz
Dr. Ismael Antonio Quintal Medina
Dr. Héctor Augusto Mendoza Vázquez
Dr. Mariana Mercado Garcia
Dr. Nitzia López Juárez
Dr. Astrid Hernández Valdez
Dr. Ernesto Sosa Eroza
Dr. Jorge Antonio Jesus Carrillo
Dr. Luis Enrique Tinoco Montes
Dr. Claudia Ramirez Renteria
Dr. Cesar Chavarria Bonequi
Dr. Mitzi Zaira Fong Ponce
Dr. Teresa Araceli Tello Mendoza
Dr. Deyanira Ruiz Ochoa
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Frequently asked questions
What is giant cell thyroiditis?
Giant cell thyroiditis, also known as subacute thyroiditis, is an inflammation of the thyroid gland that usually appears after an infection, especially of the respiratory tract. It gets its name from the characteristics seen in the inflamed tissue.
Which doctor treats giant cell thyroiditis?
Giant Cell Thyroiditis is usually treated by specialists in endocrinologist, endocrinologist.