Table 1. Characteristics of the patients with subacute thyroiditis.
| Characteristic | Group 1 | Group 2 | Normal range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numbers of patients | 42 | 45 | – |
| Age (years) | 39.3±5.7 | 41.2±4.6 | – |
| Body weight (kg) | 54±7.1 | 52.5±6.7 | – |
| CRP (mg/L) | 17.5±6.5 | 18.8±5.8 | <8.00 |
| TSH (mIU/L) | 1.31±1.25 | 1.53±1.41 | 0.380–4.340 |
| FT3 (pmol/L) | 30.15±3.59 | 33.25±2.67 | 10.45–24.38 |
| FT4 (pmol/L) | 7.11±2.30 | 6.81±2.42 | 2.77–6.31 |
| Hypoechoic lesion in thyroid (cm2) | 13.4±2.7 | 14.1±3.3 | – |
| Number rating scale of the pain | 5.1±0.8 | 4.8±0.7 | 0–10 |
Group1, prednisolone only; Group2, prednisolone + Prunella vulgaris. CRP, C-reactive protein; TSH, thyroid stimulating hormone; FT3, free triiodothyronine; FT4, tetraiodothyronine.