HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Abnormal Sensations While Swallowing While Having Thyroid Related Problems?

Good evening Dr. Rynne. I am a 67 year old female caucasian. I am being treated with 50 mg. of synthroid for sluggish thyroid. For about six months now I have had a funny sensation when I swallow. I seem to feel something in my throat. I don t feel any bulges, but the sensation is annoying. At night when I lay down, it is particularly noticeable Could you tell me what it might be?
Mon, 1 Oct 2018
Report Abuse
Endocrinologist,  's  Response
Hi,

When the thyroid gland is enlarged, it can produce symptoms like difficulty swallowing, cough, or shortness of breath.

You have thyroid goiter, considering that you have been treated with Synthroid. This is the reason for your sensation when you swallow.

My advice is to consult your treating endocrinologist because you may need to do an ultrasound of the thyroid gland to see the actual thyroid gland enlargement or if you have thyroid nodules and a TSH test to see if you need to modify the doses of Synthroid.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Elona Xhardo,
Endocrinologist
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more information on hormonal imbalance symptoms or unmanaged diabetes with other comorbid conditions, get back to us & Consult with an Endocrinologist. Click here to book an appointment.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Abnormal Sensations While Swallowing While Having Thyroid Related Problems?

Hi, When the thyroid gland is enlarged, it can produce symptoms like difficulty swallowing, cough, or shortness of breath. You have thyroid goiter, considering that you have been treated with Synthroid. This is the reason for your sensation when you swallow. My advice is to consult your treating endocrinologist because you may need to do an ultrasound of the thyroid gland to see the actual thyroid gland enlargement or if you have thyroid nodules and a TSH test to see if you need to modify the doses of Synthroid. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Elona Xhardo, Endocrinologist