DeQuervain's thyroiditis, giant cell thyroiditis, granulomatous thyroiditis, subacute granulomatous thyroiditis, Silent thyroiditis

People who have subacute thyroiditis feel feverish, weak, and tired. The thyroid is sore to the touch. They may be nervous, sweat, and have trouble tolerating heat or swallowing

The least common of the three major types, silent thyroiditis is characterized by rigidity and slight enlargement of the thyroid gland.

Characterized by painful gland enlargement that is sometimes mistaken for a sore throat that may last for months

a painful inflammation that develops suddenly in a patient who has had a viral infection, such as mumps or an upper respiratory illness. Pain radiates throughout the neck and patients feel ill and feverish.