The symptoms of subacute thyroiditis depend on the etiology. In subacute granulomatous thyroiditis, there may be a history of a viral infection preceding onset of symptoms. The presenting symptom is usually anterior neck pain that may be unilateral or bilateral with radiation to jaw or ears.
The symptoms of subacute thyroiditis vary based on the cause. In subacute granulomatous thyroiditis, there might be a past viral infection preceding the onset of symptoms. The initial symptom is typically anterior neck pain that could affect one or both sides and radiate to the jaw or ears.