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Diagnosed With Hoshimoto's Disease, Taking Synthroid. Lump Sensation In Throat. Why ?
Hello. I am taking Synthoid for a thyroid condition now, 2 weeks now. i was diagnosed with Hoshimto s desease about 5 mths ago. I have had a lump senation in mhy throat now for the last 6 mths. Doesn t hurt but notisible like a tight bowtie. Is this a normal condition with my thyroid condition and will it go away in time with the help of the Synthoid? Thank you.
Thu, 25 Oct 2012
Hi thanks for your question
Your hypothyroid and taking synthyroid for you hypothyroidism.
Enlargement of thyroid gland producing swelling in the neck occurs in hypothyroidism and is normal.
Thyroid tissue gets hypertrophied in response to low thyroid hormone level in the body.
I your thyroid swelling f it is not too big (goiter).it will regress itself in due course of time
Hope i answered your question.
Your hypothyroid and taking synthyroid for you hypothyroidism.
Enlargement of thyroid gland producing swelling in the neck occurs in hypothyroidism and is normal.
Thyroid tissue gets hypertrophied in response to low thyroid hormone level in the body.
I your thyroid swelling f it is not too big (goiter).it will regress itself in due course of time
Hope i answered your question.
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