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Is It Normal To Have Enlarged Thyroid Gland And Normal Thyroid Test Results?

I recently went to my PCP complaining of extreme fatigue, unusual weight gain (10 lbs. in 5 months), occasional difficulty with swallowing, frequent headaches (some migraines), numb hands and a stinging in my throat that radiates to my ears whenever I sing or talk overly much. After examining me, he told me that my thyroid was enlarged. My lab results for my thyroid just came back normal (TSH 1.2 and Free T4 1.17). Now I m thoroughly confused about how I can have an enlarged thyroid and all these funky symptoms and still have normal labs. My doctor s office closes early on Fridays, so I can t call and ask anyone. Is it common to have a palpably enlarged thyroid, an eclectic list of weird symptoms and still have normal levels of TSH and T4??
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Hello,
Thank you for asking!
I have gone carefully through your concern.

Yes, it happens to have an enlarged thyroid gland with a normal function.
If you were a patient in my clinic i would suggest to do an ultrasound of the thyroid gland to see how enlarged it, is there any nodule or cyst that has caused the enlargement?
There are also some autoimmune pathologies that may cause enlargement of the gland.
For a personalised comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, or individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link:
HCM Dr. Guni

Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
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Is It Normal To Have Enlarged Thyroid Gland And Normal Thyroid Test Results?

Hello, Thank you for asking! I have gone carefully through your concern. Yes, it happens to have an enlarged thyroid gland with a normal function. If you were a patient in my clinic i would suggest to do an ultrasound of the thyroid gland to see how enlarged it, is there any nodule or cyst that has caused the enlargement? There are also some autoimmune pathologies that may cause enlargement of the gland. For a personalised comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, or individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: HCM Dr. Guni Kind regards, Dr.Mirjeta