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What Causes Pressure In Throat And Swallowing Difficulty When Diagnosed With Thyroid Nodules?

I was diagnosed with severe thyroid nodules in February. And one of them was solid mass, the surgeon I saw did not want to do anything for six months now I feel a thickness in my throat and it s getting harder to swallow. On another note the inside of my mouth is staying sensitive and even a little bit of salt tastes like too much, I have accompanying rawness and cracks in each corners of my lips, I have never had this before. I do not smoke or drink. What or who should I follow with
Fri, 29 Apr 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pressure in throat and swallowing difficulty when diagnosed with thyroid nodules occurs due to problems with the jaw joint and it can lead to pain in jaw, ear and the temple region that is side of head. It leads to problem in sinuses which is causing sore throat to you. I don't think you have symptoms of strep. You should do facial stretching exercises. You should visit oral physician once and get it examined. Get Orthopantomogram done to check joint positioning. Do warm saline gargles several times a day. You should take combination of levocetrizine along with amoxicillin for 3-5 days. You should visit ENT specialist and endocrinologist once and get it examined. Doctor may recommend surgical removal of nodule . Avoid cold carbonated beverages. Maintain hygiene rinsing with antimicrobial mouth wash.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Pressure In Throat And Swallowing Difficulty When Diagnosed With Thyroid Nodules?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pressure in throat and swallowing difficulty when diagnosed with thyroid nodules occurs due to problems with the jaw joint and it can lead to pain in jaw, ear and the temple region that is side of head. It leads to problem in sinuses which is causing sore throat to you. I don t think you have symptoms of strep. You should do facial stretching exercises. You should visit oral physician once and get it examined. Get Orthopantomogram done to check joint positioning. Do warm saline gargles several times a day. You should take combination of levocetrizine along with amoxicillin for 3-5 days. You should visit ENT specialist and endocrinologist once and get it examined. Doctor may recommend surgical removal of nodule . Avoid cold carbonated beverages. Maintain hygiene rinsing with antimicrobial mouth wash. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari