Hi,Dear,
Thanks for the query to HCM.
-I went through your query in-depth and Understood your health concerns
Remedy and Cause-
In my opinion lump in the throat-is of Hyperthyroidism-mostly as its related with weight gain / and
fatigue feeling.
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Overweight by
bulimia / and
Smoking off and on-is not the cause of your lump but the after effect of the Thyroid-
Goiter with hypo / hyperfunctioning
thyroid disease.
-Remedy-
a-Consult ER Surgeon before that Throat LUMP suffocates you any more.
b-CBC/Xray neck/ USG Neck -thyroid/ and Thyroid /Lipid profiles /ECG would fix the plan of treatment -by a TEAM OF SURGEON and PHYSICIAN.
Conclusive advise-
a-Yes You need to worry of the Throat lump
b-and be Worried of 20 pounds weight gain lately -due to Hypo-Hyper-Thyroid functions
c-and Yes you need to leave smoking as it worstens your HEALTH RISKS multiple times with the other factors which your Surgeon and Physician would work up and advise / and treat it accordingly.
d-Hemithyroidectomy or
HRT would be needed from your doctors team and co-operate for this ASAP.
Hope this would help you to work a plan with your doctor.
Wishing you early and fast recovery.
Wellcome to my HCM Clinic for further queries in this matter.
Wishing you Good Health ASAP.
Have a Good Day .
Regards,
Dr.Savaskar ,
M.S.Genl-Thorasic CVTS
Super specialist in Asthma/Cancer and non-curable diseases.