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What Causes Persistent Swelling Of Thyroid Gland Despite Taking Levothyroxine?
Hi so I have hypothyroidism and and on levothyroxine for it but my thyroid is still swollen I guess I ve been taking med for over a year and have felt no different i also have a lot of flem build up in my through the and a weird pain in my thyroid area it some time fells like strep I did have my tonsils taken out too if that helps any
Fri, 29 Jul 2016
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Persistent swelling could mean you need a dose adjustment or a mass in your throat independent of your hypothyroidism or poor response to treatment.Do not be scared.I advise you get examined by an Endocrinologist.Imaging studies of your neck region and thyroid hormonal work-ups will help to bring out what the matter is and treatment will follow.
Best regards
Persistent swelling could mean you need a dose adjustment or a mass in your throat independent of your hypothyroidism or poor response to treatment.Do not be scared.I advise you get examined by an Endocrinologist.Imaging studies of your neck region and thyroid hormonal work-ups will help to bring out what the matter is and treatment will follow.
Best regards
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