Treatment of Subacute Thyroiditis: First-Line Management of Anterior Neck Pain and Inflammation

Subacute thyroiditis (SAT) is a self-limiting inflammatory disorder of the thyroid gland that typically presents with anterior neck pain and tenderness. First-line management targets relief of pain and reduction of the underlying inflammatory process.

Clinical Goals

The primary treatment objectives are reduction of inflammation and relief of anterior neck pain — the hallmark symptoms in mild to moderate presentations.

First-Line Treatment Approach

Initial management centres on anti-inflammatory therapy, with an agent class that is well established for addressing both the inflammatory component and symptomatic neck pain in mild to moderate cases.

Full agent selection, dose guidance, sequencing, and escalation criteria are detailed in the structured protocol below.

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References

Initial treatment of SAT often requires non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, which are effective in reducing inflammation and relieving pain in mild to moderate cases.

DOI: 10.3390/jcm14093233

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