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Am I Having Chest Pains Because Of Nodule On Thyroid?

I have a 4mm nodule on my thyroid. I have been feeling weak and feeling mild chest pains.

i was at the ER and all bloodwk, ekg and chest scan came out fine.. no blood clots. they did see the nodule w/ the scan. could the symtoms i am feeling be caused my the nodule?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
Absolutley not. A 4 mm nodule can not cause you chest pain. That was just incidentally found on the scan. However, having seen it, you need evaluation by an ultrasound a TFT. If both okay, a repeat USG may be needed in 6 months to 1 year time to look for enlargement if nodule
Regards
Binu
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Am I Having Chest Pains Because Of Nodule On Thyroid?

Hello, Absolutley not. A 4 mm nodule can not cause you chest pain. That was just incidentally found on the scan. However, having seen it, you need evaluation by an ultrasound a TFT. If both okay, a repeat USG may be needed in 6 months to 1 year time to look for enlargement if nodule Regards Binu