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What Causes Swelling In Thyroid Gland?

I feel as though my thyroid glan may be swollen as I feel my throat is a bit uncomfortable when I swallow. I also sweat a great deal in my head, although it is very humid weather it seams worse in my head. When I feel my thyroid it appears a bit large to me. I am afraid because of past medical treatment I have not very much confidence in doctor so I have not been to a doctor for approx. 5 yrs.Thanks for your help
Wed, 18 Feb 2015
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welcome,
A swelling in the neck may be due to an enlarged thyroid gland, often called a goiter. It can consist of one (solitary) or more (multinodular) lumps or nodules or can affect the whole gland (diffuse enlargement)cause may be
1-Graves disease,
2-Hashimotoes thyroiditis,
3-Nodular goiter,
4-Cancerous goiter,
Consult your family doctor for physical examination,
Get blood test for Thyroid Profile,Sugar,Lipid Profile,
Have faith in your doctor,
Take care,
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What Causes Swelling In Thyroid Gland?

welcome, A swelling in the neck may be due to an enlarged thyroid gland, often called a goiter. It can consist of one (solitary) or more (multinodular) lumps or nodules or can affect the whole gland (diffuse enlargement)cause may be 1-Graves disease, 2-Hashimotoes thyroiditis, 3-Nodular goiter, 4-Cancerous goiter, Consult your family doctor for physical examination, Get blood test for Thyroid Profile,Sugar,Lipid Profile, Have faith in your doctor, Take care,