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My thyroid is swollen and painful and i know i have a nodule but heard those are painless, is pain an indication of something serious?
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You should seek care: There are other things near the thyroid that can get swollen and painful, but regardless of the source, painful swelling in the neck should be investigated by a health care provider. If the thyroid is truly swollen and painful, this is usually caused by thyroiditis, which is most often the result of the immune system attacking the gland. This can lead to thyroid dysfunction that can be dangerous.
Answered 4/5/2019
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