What is subacute thyroiditis?
Subacute thyroiditis is an acute inflammatory disease of the thyroid that is thought to be caused by a virus. Lasting for a few weeks to many months, it is characterized by transient thyrotoxicosis and then a return to normal thyroid function in most patients.
How do members experience subacute thyroiditis?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with subacute thyroiditis*
Common symptoms
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Common symptom
Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Top treatments taken by people for subacute thyroiditis*
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Who has subacute thyroiditis on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 6 | |
| 40s | 18 | |
| 50s | 9 | |
| 60s | 11 | |
| 70+ | 4 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | |
| Female | 43 |
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