What are all the corrective measures should I take to treat subacute thyroiditis?
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Hello, I am a 21 years old lady. I am suffering from pain and tenderness in thyroid. I have undergone blood tests also, that indicated a raised T3 and T4. My ESR and CRP are also raised. I addition to this, I have fatigue, fever, weakness and difficulty in swallowing. Doctor has diagnosed that I am suffering from subacute thyroiditis. Please advise some corrective measures.
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@notan If you’re diagnosed with subacute thyroiditis, your doctor will give you medications to help reduce the pain and control inflammation. In some cases, this is the only treatment required for subacute thyroiditis. Possible medications include: Over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Medications like aspirin and ibuprofen work by reducing inflammation. As a result, you will experience less pain. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is not as effective because it doesn’t reduce the inflammation thyroiditis causes.
Corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are used when NSAIDs aren’t enough to reduce swelling. Prednisone is a common corticosteroid used to treat subacute thyroiditis. Your doctor may prescribe 15 to 30 milligrams per day to start, and then slowly decrease the dosage over three to four weeks.
Beta-blockers. Your doctor may prescribe beta-blockers if hyperthyroidism is present in the early stages. These medications lower blood pressure and pulse rate to relieve certain symptoms, including anxiety and an irregular heartbeat. -
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