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*

*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.

Top treatments taken by people for subacute thyroiditis*

Who has subacute thyroiditis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 2
30s 6
40s 18
50s 10
60s 10
70+ 4

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 6
Female 43