Question 1

i woke up today and my adam apple hurts what can this be?

Accepted Answer

Have it looked at..: if it continues. Pain around the Adam's apple with hoarseness or even swelling can be anything from a cyst or polyp(s) on the vocal chords, or a growth on your thyroid or in your larynx. Unless you're in severe pain, wait a day or two to see if it gets better or worse and if the same or worse, see if you can get in to see an ENT doc- this area of the body is their expertise and have the best tools

Question 2

i noticed my adam apple hasn't grown since i was 10 or 11, is this supposed to happen?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes Adam apple does not grow as you grow in age from childhood to adult

Question 3

what is in adam's apple?

Accepted Answer

In the neck: Some people have prominent laryngx in the neck and that is called adam's  apple. Nothing to do with food. It is benign finding.

Question 4

why does my adam's apple hurt?

Accepted Answer

Maybe... : There are so many possible reasons, here's a memory trick: vascular, infection, nervous system, degenerative disease, inflammatory disease, congenital disease, autoimmune diseases, trauma, endocrine. (v.I.N.D.I.C.A.T.E. ). Most likely possibly is a cold.

Question 5

i have pain right of my adam's apple?

Accepted Answer

Lymph node?: May cause pain and swelling adjacent to adams apple but could also be a thyroid or neck muscle problem or a number of other conditions.  A doctor examination should help here and if unclear then tests can be run (bloods, scans etc)

Question 6

is there pain when adam's apple grows?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: While everyone is unique, it is unlikely to have pain when the adam apple grows.  See a primary care doctor and they might be able to help you come up with a reason your adam's apple hurts.

Question 7

what should i do to lose my adam's apple??

Accepted Answer

There is nothing...: specifically that you can do to loose your 'Adam's Apple.'  The Adam's Apple is the thyroid cartiledge and it comes in a variety of shapes and sizes.  The only way that it could be possiblly changed is with drastic reconstructive surgery.

Question 8

i have pain near adam's apple. please help?

Accepted Answer

Not enough info.: A thorough history, examination and possibly laboratory assessment would be needed to provide you with an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. Take care.

Question 9

can you tell me what is an adam's apple feel like ?

Accepted Answer

See below: When you run a finger down the midline of your throat, you will feel a bump or protrusion (may be slight) almost halfway down.

Question 10

is there any way to hide or reduce my adam's apple?

Accepted Answer

Hide adams apple: Turtleneck sweaters work great.

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