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If the thyroid gland is swollen on one side, is it that side that's hyper functioning ?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

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Not necessarily: You can't tell if something is hyperfunctioning from thephysical appearance of the gland. A thyroid scan is the best method to suggest whether or not a lobe is hyperfunctioning.

Answered 9/1/2012

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A member asked:

If the thyroid gland is swollen on one side, is it that side that's hyper functioning ?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

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