Question 1

thyroid cartilage increase?

Accepted Answer

Likely normal: Since you are a 15 year male the enlargement in the thyroid cartilage (adam's apple) is likely a normal part of puberty.  Suggest you see your family doctor to be sure  it is the cartilage and not the thyroid gland.

Question 2

why is it when i turn my head that i feel like something moves on my right side. it dosnet hurt its just wierd coukd it beb something serious or just my thyroid cartilage?

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Hard to tell: without examining you in person.  The fact that you have discomfort while moving implies a musculoskeletal etiology.

Question 3

can we break our thyroid cartilage  ? just for general knowledge?

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: Why do you want to know? I suggest seeing a primary care doctor to discuss your physical and emotional health

Question 4

my son is experiencing  enlarged or tender lymph nodes for 4 weeks. he has a large lymph node swollen behind his ear and smaller ones throughout left side of neck. he was diagnosed over 4 weeks ago with cellulitis of the cartilage on his ear.

Accepted Answer

Infection: The lymph nodes are likely due to his cellulitis which is an infection of his skin. If the lymph nodes persist well after his infection clears, please see his doctor for a full physical examination.

Question 5

my child has blisters on outer ear cartilage. this is the third day. she now has swollen lymph nodes and high heat in her neck?

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: This could be an of several viral infections:  herpes simplex, herpes zoster (shingles), chickenpox if she hasn't been vaccinated, and others. Contact her pediatrician ASAP. Good luck.

Question 6

my cartilage piercing is swollen and red. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Which cartilage?: Ear?  High ear piercings through cartilage have ^ risk of infection ; lack of healing because of minimal blood supply to auricular cartilage.  You can develop a perichondral abscess as well auricular perichondritis. If you ear is hot, red, swollen or has increasing pain you need medical evaluation. This could be an infection.

Question 7

my cartilage piercing is red swollen and it hurts really bad. what do you suggest?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Cartilage piercing is dangerous and can cause irreversible damage to the cartilage. Have it evaluated to rule out damage or infection.

Question 8

why does my cartilage around my thyroid move when i move my head or im laying down and move my head quickly ? is that normal? or is it broken or something

Accepted Answer

Cartilage: Sounds normal to me but any time you are concerned by this it would be wise to see your doctor.
If something wrong is indeed found your doctor will take care of you.
If there is nothing wrong you will be pleased.

Question 9

wht 2 do if ur cartilage peircing is swollen and embedded its self in ur ear abd can't remove it? please help!

Accepted Answer

Maybe infection: Sounds like you have an infection and your piercing might need to be removed. Perhaps you should seriously consider seeing an ENT physician.

Question 10

hi i had my helix (cartilage) peirced a week ago and its become red and swollen and at times i get a throbbing feeling how can i reduce the swellin?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: infection of the cartilage is an emergency. See a doctor to get an antibiotic and take out the piercing.

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Thyroid cartilage increase?

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Why is it when i turn my head that i feel like something moves on my right side. it dosnet hurt its just wierd coukd it beb something serious or just my thyroid cartilage?

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Can we break our thyroid cartilage ? just for general knowledge?

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My son is experiencing enlarged or tender lymph nodes for 4 weeks. he has a large lymph node swollen behind his ear and smaller ones throughout left side of neck. he was diagnosed over 4 weeks ago with cellulitis of the cartilage on his ear.

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My child has blisters on outer ear cartilage. this is the third day. she now has swollen lymph nodes and high heat in her neck?

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My cartilage piercing is swollen and red. what could this be?

A member asked:

My cartilage piercing is red swollen and it hurts really bad. what do you suggest?

A member asked:

Why does my cartilage around my thyroid move when i move my head or im laying down and move my head quickly ? is that normal? or is it broken or something

A member asked:

Wht 2 do if ur cartilage peircing is swollen and embedded its self in ur ear abd can't remove it? please help!

A member asked:

Hi i had my helix (cartilage) peirced a week ago and its become red and swollen and at times i get a throbbing feeling how can i reduce the swellin?

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