What is subacute granulomatous thyroiditis?

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It's a little surprising that the thyroid gland is also inflamed. Indeed, viruses, fungi, bacteria, radiation, trauma, immune disorders can cause thyroid tissue inflammation, some acute, some slow. What is subacute granulomatous thyroiditis? Next, I'd like to share my views with you.

What is subacute granulomatous thyroiditis?

Subacute painful granulomatous thyroiditis, referred to as subacute thyroiditis. It is the inflammation of thyroid caused by virus or immune response caused by virus. The cause of subacute thyroiditis is invisible to the naked eye and can only be found by electron microscope. Mumps virus, Coxsackie virus, influenza virus, ECHO virus and adenovirus can cause the disease.

The number of women with subacute thyroiditis is 5 times more than that of men. People aged between 30 and 50 are especially common. Acute onset, often with upper respiratory tract infection, such as chills, fever, headache, general discomfort, sore throat and other symptoms. Burnout can be very obvious. Pain and tenderness appeared in the thyroid gland, and the pain was aggravated when swallowing, chewing and rotating the neck,

It radiated to the mandible, behind the ear, gums and occipital bone. Painful thyroid is most afraid of pressing and pressing. The size and location of the mass can be changed. The mass has obvious tenderness and can move up and down with swallowing.

matters needing attention

Patients with subacute thyroiditis should drink more water and rest when they have fever. In the treatment of regular return visit to the hospital. According to the doctor's advice, do not stop or reduce the dosage. If the dosage of corticosteroid is too much or too fast, it will aggravate the disease. At ordinary times, we should do more outdoor activities, exercise, pay attention to rest, enhance body resistance, and avoid upper respiratory tract infection and pharyngitis.