What are some of the signs and symptoms with viral Thyroiditis?
These vary between patients but the main feature of the illness is pain and tenderness in the thyroid gland, which also becomes enlarged. Pain similar to a sore throat, flu-like symptoms and /or fever may also be experienced. A thyrotoxic phase may follow the illness in which nervousness, tremor, palpitations, insomnia and feeling warmer than normal may also occur. These symptoms usually last 2-4 weeks. If there is extensive damage to the thyroid, symptoms of under activity may occur such as fatigue and feeling cold, and also slowing down of the body systems.
