De Quervain's thyroiditis medical therapy
De Quervain's thyroiditis Microchapters |
Differentiating De Quervain's thyroiditis from other Diseases |
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Diagnosis |
Treatment |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Furqan M M. M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
The mainstay of therapy for de Quervain's thyroiditis is aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for pain control. Beta-adrenergic blockers are recommended for the patients who develop thyrotoxic symptoms.
Medical Therapy
The drugs used in the treatment of De Quervain's thyroiditis are:
- Asprin or NSAIDs
- Used for pain control
- Beta adrenergic blockers
- Used in thyrotoxicosis
- Corticosteroids
- In severe cases