Subacute Thyroiditis: What is it?

Subacute thyroiditis is a rare medical condition caused by inflammation of the thyroid gland after a viral infection. It has three stages: hyperthyroid, hypothyroid, and euthyroid. Symptoms include swelling, pain, tenderness, fatigue, fever, and difficulty swallowing. Diagnosis involves tests for hormone levels. There is no cure, but it usually goes away on its own within […]

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