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What Causes A Choking Feeling In A Person Who Has Thyroid Problem?
I have been hoarse for a couple of weeks, and I find that I choke easily (whether I m eating or not). I am tired alot. I have been on thyroid medication for about 10 years, but I ve never been to a thyroid specialist. A family practitioner has been prescribing the medicine. Could my symptoms be from a thyroid problem, allergies, or something else. Should I see a thyroid specialist?
Wed, 10 Jun 2015
Dear- thanks for using our service.Your symptoms could be secondary to enlarged thyroid gland or goiter, which may be pressing the esophagus and make you choke easily. You need to have a thyroid blood work to adjust dose of medication.You might need a thyroid ultrasound to evaluate the size of the thyroid and any possibility of thyroid node or cyst.I think that it is a good idea to have an evaluation with a thyroid specialist because you are in medication and have symptoms,
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