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.
Specialties that treat subacute granulomatous thyroiditis
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in subacute granulomatous 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 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.
Which doctor treats subacute granulomatous thyroiditis?
Subacute Granulomatous Thyroiditis is usually treated by specialists in endocrinologist, endocrinologist.