Symptoms
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Enlargement of the thyroid gland, causing pain in the front of the neck
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Fever
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Fatigue
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Muscle and joint aches
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Difficulty swallowing
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Hoarseness
- Tenderness at the thyroid gland
- Symptoms of overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) diarrhea, heat intolerance, nervousness, palpitations, sweating, tremor, weight loss
- Symptoms of too little thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism) -cold intolerance, constipation, fatigue, weight gain
Causes
The condition often occurs after a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract, such as mumps and influenza.