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What Causes Choking On Saliva And Neck Pain After Thyroid Removal?
I had a total thyroid removal about 5 years ago and a total hystorectomy 3 months prior to the thyroid. I am now 48 years, 135 lbs., and 5 2 tall. I am having alot of the same discomforts that I did before the thyroid removal, like choking on my saliva and or water, exhaustion, acid reflux, and sometimes sharp pains on left side of my neck. I just got bloodwork back today and of course everything is in normal range. When I had my thyroid removed the doctor said that it was actually strangeling me and wrapped around my vocal cords and airway.
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Hello,
Consulting with an ENt specialist for a physical exam is necessary, followed by a cervical MRI, in order to examine the soft tissues in the neck.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
Consulting with an ENt specialist for a physical exam is necessary, followed by a cervical MRI, in order to examine the soft tissues in the neck.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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