Riedel's thyroiditis history and symptoms

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

Overview

The majority of patients with [disease name] are asymptomatic. OR The hallmark of [disease name] is [finding]. A positive history of [finding 1] and [finding 2] is suggestive of [disease name]. The most common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. Common symptoms of [disease] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. Less common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3].

History and Symptoms

• The majority of patients with [disease name] are asymptomatic.

OR

• The hallmark of [disease name] is [finding]. A positive history of [finding 1] and [finding 2] is suggestive of [disease name]. The most common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3].
• Symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. 

History

Patients with [disease name]] may have a positive history of:

• Other autoimmune diseases
• Family history
• Use of medication

Common Symptoms

Common symptoms of [disease] include:

• [symptom 1]
• [symptom 2]
• [symptom 3]

Less Common Symptoms

Less common symptoms of [disease name] include

• [symptom 1]
• [symptom 2]
• [symptom 3]

Hypothyroidism(in later stage)

The symptoms of hypothyroidism may develop in the later stages of de Quervain's thyroiditis during the recovery of thyrotoxicosis. This phase usually lasts for four to six months. Rarely, the residual hypothyroidism may persist.

General

The patient may have:

• Fatigue
• Lethargy
• Cold intolerance
• Myxedema
• Weight gain
• Weight loss
• Migraines
• Puffy face

Localized symptoms

The patient may have:

• Enlarged neck or presence of goiter
• Dysphonia (from involvement of the recurrent laryngeal nerve)
• Dyspnea (from the compression of the trachea)
• Dysphagia (from impingement upon the esophagus)
• Small or shrunken thyroid gland (late in the disease)

Gastrointestinal system

The patient may have:

• Constipation

Skin and appendages

The patient may have:

• Dry skin
• Hair loss

Neuro-psychiatric system

The patient may have:

• Depression
• Difficulty concentrating or thinking
• Mania
• Memory loss
• Panic attacks

Reproductive system

The patient may have:

• Infertility
• Oligomenorrhea
• Menometrorrhagia

Musculoskeletal

The patient may have:

• Joint stiffness
• Muscle cramps