De Quervain's thyroiditis history and symptoms
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De Quervain's thyroiditis Microchapters |
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Differentiating De Quervain's thyroiditis from other Diseases |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Furqan M M. M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
The hallmark of de Quervain's thyroiditis is hypothyroidism. A positive history of autoimmune diseases and certain drug use are suggestive of Hashimoto's thyroiditis. The most common symptoms of Hashimoto's thyroiditis include fatigue, constipation, and cold intolerance.
History
Patients with de Quervain's thyroiditis usually have the history of viral illness and family history of de Quervain's thyroiditis.
Symptoms
De Quervain's thyroiditis usually causes hyperthyroidism in its acute phase. However, it can cause hypothyroidism in some cases. Hyperthyroidism resulting from de Quervain's thyroiditis can cause these symptoms:
Hyperthyroidism(in acute phase)
General
- Myalgias
- Low-grade fever
- Fatigue
- Weight loss
Localized
- Severe neck pain
- Radiation of pain to the ears and/or jaw
- Neck swelling
Gastrointestinal system
Cardiovascular system
- Palpitations
- Tachycardia
Neuro-psychiatric system
- Nervousness
- Irritability
- Tremors
Skin and appendages
- Sweating
Hypothyroidism(in later stage)
General
- Fatigue
- Lethargy
- Cold intolerance
- Myxedema
- Weight gain
- Weight loss
- Migraines
- Puffy face
Localized symptoms
- 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
Skin and appendages
Neuro-psychiatric system
- Depression
- Difficulty concentrating or thinking
- Mania
- Memory loss
- Panic attacks
Reproductive system
Musculoskeletal