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Can A Benign Thyroid Nodule Cause Swallowing Difficulties?
Question: would a benign growth on the thyroid restrict swallow ?
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Yes, if a growth on the thyroid is large enough, it may restrict swallowing to some degree. Depending on what the growth is will depend on the treatment. For example if hypothyroidism is causing a goiter, then supplemental thyroxine will need to be taken. If it is from something else and is causing pressure on the esophagus, then surgical removal might be indicated.
I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes, if a growth on the thyroid is large enough, it may restrict swallowing to some degree. Depending on what the growth is will depend on the treatment. For example if hypothyroidism is causing a goiter, then supplemental thyroxine will need to be taken. If it is from something else and is causing pressure on the esophagus, then surgical removal might be indicated.
I hope this information helps. Please let me know if I can provide further information.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Patient is on liquid diet. Is this typical of thyroid growth ?
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It depends on the cause of the growth.
Can you provide more history please?
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It depends on the cause of the growth.
Can you provide more history please?
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
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