Thyroiditis Symptoms, Causes and More
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4. Subacute and Acute Thyroiditis
Subacute thyroiditis, also called deQuervain's thyroiditis is thought to be caused by a virus, such as the mumps or flu. This condition causes thyroid pain along with symptoms of hyperthyroidism, which are later replaced by hypothyroid symptoms. All symptoms normally resolve within a few months.
Acute thyroiditis develops as a result of a bacterial infection. This type of infection is painful, associated with a fever, and progresses rapidly. It can affect children and adults, but it is more common among children. Treating the underlying infection normally alleviates the thyroiditis symptoms.6Staff, Familydoctor.org Editorial. ‘Thyroiditis - Symptoms and Treatment.’ Familydoctor.org, 15 Oct. 2019, familydoctor.org/condition/thyroiditis/.
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