Heat Intolerance in Medicine / Internal Medicine — 29yo Woman | Endocrinology | SMLE Q#12146
SMLE Question #12146
Medicine / Internal Medicine
Endocrinology
Objective: OBJ-ADDISON-DOSE-1
Last updated: February 2026
A 29-year-old woman has 10 days of severe anterior neck pain with heat intolerance, palpitations, and insomnia. Four weeks ago, she had a self-limited viral upper respiratory infection. Examination shows a diffusely tender thyroid without nodules or bruit. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?
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