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I have thyroid nodules, one is 3.3cm. some days ago i started feeling pain in my ears, no signs of infection, could benign nodules cause this?

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

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Yes: If a nodule sustains a hemorrhage or a virus, it will hurt. Pain goes to ear. Look up subacute thyroiditis.

Answered 4/29/2016

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A member asked:

I have thyroid nodules, one is 3.3cm. some days ago i started feeling pain in my ears, no signs of infection, could benign nodules cause this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

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