What Can Be Done To Cure The Swelling Of The Thyroid Glands?

Posted on Wed, 21 Feb 2024

Question: What can be done to de-swell the thyroid glands? Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Anti inflammatory Meds and thyroid replacement in certain cases

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome

I appreciate your concern

Based on the cause , thyroiditis can be treated with NSAIDS like aspirin especially in subacute thyroiditis which is common in middle age women after a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract. In case of hypothyroidism with thyroiditis, thyroid hormone replacement and steroids for short term may also be needed to cool down the thyroid. Full recovery is expected within several weeks to months.

Let me know if you are have any queries

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng