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What Causes Intermittent Sharp Pain Above Prominentia Laryngea?

I ve been having an on and off sharp pain just above my Adams apple. It started as just a dull ache aprox 2 months ago. Last week or two it s gotten worse and is more painful after I sneeze or cough. Tonight it got worse after eating dinner now It hurts everytime I swallow. It also hurts when I don t swallow but much less. Thank you
Thu, 16 Apr 2020
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Hello,

I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

Your symptoms seem to be related to a thyroid issue.
A goiter is an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland which is in the neck, just below the Adam's apple.
Throat tension and tightness is one of the symptoms of a goiter.
Other symptoms can include difficulty breathing or swallowing as well as swelling in the front of the throat and neck.
I suggest to do a thyroid ultrasound and thyroid hormone levels for further evaluation.

Hope my answer was helpful.

If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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What Causes Intermittent Sharp Pain Above Prominentia Laryngea?

Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. Your symptoms seem to be related to a thyroid issue. A goiter is an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland which is in the neck, just below the Adam s apple. Throat tension and tightness is one of the symptoms of a goiter. Other symptoms can include difficulty breathing or swallowing as well as swelling in the front of the throat and neck. I suggest to do a thyroid ultrasound and thyroid hormone levels for further evaluation. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician