Giant Cell Thyroiditis
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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.
Data on 28 doctors who treat giant cell thyroiditis
Which specialist treats giant cell thyroiditis?
Giant Cell Thyroiditis is usually treated by specialists in otolaryngologist, endocrinologist, pediatric endocrinologist, general practitioner.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in giant cell thyroiditis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Lorena Guadalupe Ruiz Ramos
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Celina Flores Olvera
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Luis Miguel Méndez Saucedo
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. César Arias Ruiz
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Pavel González Guzmán
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Rodrigo Fernández Pellón
Dr. Rosa Nayely Hernández Flandes
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 otolaryngologist, endocrinologist, pediatric endocrinologist, general practitioner.