Suggest Treatment For Swollen Neck While Having Thyroid Disease

Posted on Mon, 21 Dec 2015

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Question : I have had thyroid issues for 20 years and my first reading was -37. My Dr. Told me it had pretty much shut down. I have been on synthroid .100.mg for 20 years. A few years back it went out of whack a bit and my Dr. put me on a stronger dose .112mg. I went for blood work last Monday and she has now put me back to the 100mg. But I am noticing a lump or swelling in my neck just below my voice box the last 5 days and It is swollen in between the two bones. I just noticed this this week. Is this something I need to worry about and go and get checked out.? Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be thyroid swelling. Could be related to change in dose.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

The swelling could be a thyroid swelling and you need to get it checked. Clinical examination is essential before commenting.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards

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