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Could Swollen Lymph Nodes On Sides Of Neck Indicate Thyroid Disorder?

I have swollen lymph nodes on both sides of my neck right above my collarbone. I also just found a small sore on my scalp, could be completely unrelated. The swelling is very concerning. I have gained a considerable amount of weight over the last year for no apparent reason. Could these symptoms be cause by my thyroid ? I do have nodules on my thyroid which I did have biopsied a few years ago and they tested benign.
Wed, 30 Sep 2015
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Hi,

Thanks for your question.

After going through your question, I can understand your concern.

I want to know whether these enlarged lymph nodes were there when you have been evaluated for thyroid nodule.
These lymph nodes are mobile or fixed & its consistency.
Past history of Tuberculosis.
Any cough, cold, fever, breathing difficulties.

These enlarged lymph nodes may or may not be related to thyroid nodule.

It requires detailed clinical evaluation including to see other sites for lymph node enlargement, ENT and respiratory tract examination.

Depending upon clinical evaluation there may be need for following investigations -
- Complete Blood Count.
- CRP, ESR.
- Chest X-ray
- USG of neck and Thyroid.
- Ultrasonography of abdomen and pelvis to see abdominal lymph nodes.
- Liver function test.
- Renal function test.

Depending upon all above there may be need for biopsy of lymph nodes & /or repeat biopsy of thyroid nodule.

Short term use of antibiotics like amoxicillin with clavulunic acid may be helpful.

Hope this helps you, if so do vote as helpful.
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Could Swollen Lymph Nodes On Sides Of Neck Indicate Thyroid Disorder?

Hi, Thanks for your question. After going through your question, I can understand your concern. I want to know whether these enlarged lymph nodes were there when you have been evaluated for thyroid nodule. These lymph nodes are mobile or fixed & its consistency. Past history of Tuberculosis. Any cough, cold, fever, breathing difficulties. These enlarged lymph nodes may or may not be related to thyroid nodule. It requires detailed clinical evaluation including to see other sites for lymph node enlargement, ENT and respiratory tract examination. Depending upon clinical evaluation there may be need for following investigations - - Complete Blood Count. - CRP, ESR. - Chest X-ray - USG of neck and Thyroid. - Ultrasonography of abdomen and pelvis to see abdominal lymph nodes. - Liver function test. - Renal function test. Depending upon all above there may be need for biopsy of lymph nodes & /or repeat biopsy of thyroid nodule. Short term use of antibiotics like amoxicillin with clavulunic acid may be helpful. Hope this helps you, if so do vote as helpful.