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Clicking when swallowing. could my hyoid bone be hitting my thyroid cartilage? hyoid bone is very loose too. causes pain.

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Hyoid click: Doubtful- the clicking is common with a lax hyoid and as long as your thyroid is normal in size and shape, do not panic. Good idea to make an appointment for an ultrasound of the thyrod and a medical exam.

Answered 4/23/2019

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Dr. William Wyttenbach answered

This sounds : more like undiagnosed TMJ problem. Need to see a ENT specialist to really know for sure or oral surgeon.

Answered 8/4/2014

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A member asked:

Clicking when swallowing. could my hyoid bone be hitting my thyroid cartilage? hyoid bone is very loose too. causes pain.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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