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Thyroid feels enlarged, there is a ball on the upper back of my neck near the skull (feels like a painless ball) and i have difficulty breathing.

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Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

Go to the Er : Sounds like you have a variety of issues. Have a the clinicians examine yourself at the emergency room. Have a look at your thyroid airway as well as her neck.

Answered 4/20/2014

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A member asked:

Thyroid feels enlarged, there is a ball on the upper back of my neck near the skull (feels like a painless ball) and i have difficulty breathing.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

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