What Causes Pressure In Throat Several Years After Removing Double-nodular Goiter?

Posted on Fri, 3 Apr 2015

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Question : I had a double-nodular goiter removed approximately 25 years ago. One was on thee outside and the other was wrapped around the vocal cord & larynx. Now I am experiencing something in my throat that feels like pressure when I lower my chin. Can a goiter grow back?

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
i would need some info.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to Health Care Magic,

I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad, I have read your message and will try to help you in best possible way.

I would like you to give me some more info in this regard.

Here i will ask you some questions to guide our conversation

1) Are you taking thyroxin?

2) Any hoarsness of voice?

3) how is your thyroid profile?

4) was total thyroidectomy done or partial?

5) Would you describe the feeling in detail?

Waiting for your input.

Dr.Muhammad Ahmad

M.B.B.S

Resident M.D.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar