Healthcare-seeking behavior and treatment approaches prior to the diagnosis of subacute thyroiditis: a retrospective study from a tertiary center
Aims: Subacute thyroiditis (SAT) is a self-limiting inflammatory thyroid disorder that frequently presents with neck pain, systemic symptoms, and biochemical thyrotoxicosis. Delayed recognition of SAT may lead to repeated healthcare visits, inappropriate antibiotic use, and postponement of appropriate treatment. This s...