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What do you suggest if my thyrohyoid membrane (between hyoid bone and thyroid cartilage) hurts a lot when it is touched, like a sore pain. is this normal?

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Dr. William Culviner answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Not normal: There are things that can occur there like thyroglossal duct cysts, dermoid cysts, lymph nodes, and other things to name a few. Maybe you can't feel something small that is developing but basically you should see an ENT for a thorough check.

Dr Ott and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

What do you suggest if my thyrohyoid membrane (between hyoid bone and thyroid cartilage) hurts a lot when it is touched, like a sore pain. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Culviner answered

Dr Ott and another doctor agreed

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