Subacute Granulomatous Thyroiditis

Subacute granulomatous thyroiditis is a temporary inflammation of the thyroid gland that frequently appears after a viral infection of the respiratory tract. It usually occurs with neck discomfort and passing changes in thyroid function.

Usual manifestations: pain in the neck area that may radiate toward the ears, tenderness to the touch, fatigue, fever and sometimes symptoms of hormonal excess or deficiency at different stages.

When to seek care? when the neck pain is persistent, is accompanied by general malaise or symptoms appear that suggest a thyroid disturbance.

Which specialist treats it? the endocrinologist is the one indicated to evaluate the gland and follow up on its course. It is worth discussing these symptoms with a professional who can assess the case individually.