Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Could a sore throat make my thyroid enlarged?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No: Your thyroid gland is lower than your pharynx or tonsils.
Answered 9/28/2016
5.5k views
Thank
Thyroid : Yes. Viral or bacterial throat infections can cause thyroidits. Usually the thyroid is painful.
Answered 4/16/2015
5.5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I am experiencing enlarged or tender lymph nodes, sore throat and neck pain. Its weird because its only my right tonsil and lymph node. ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have an enlarged lymph node in my neck just under my ear. I don't know any reason for this (don't have a sore throat or anything)?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Enlarged lymph nodes on the neck no fever or sore throat tired all the time college student?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Had enlarged node right side of neck for 2 1/2 months. Easily moves, oval, 1cm. Today I have low grade fever, runny nose, sore throat. Lymphoma?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Please tell me, could a thyroid pill make the throat sore?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Left side of my neck only has very enlarged swollen gland tender to the touch, mild sore throat and constipated? I am traveling in thailand.
Swollen tonsil on one side for about 9 months. No sore throat/ difficulty swallowing. Enlarged glands in neck. No other symptoms. What could this be?
I have a sore throat, runny nose and sore neck glands, one gland is slightly enlarged, also ver tired, but I do work nights so could be part of that. ?
Swollen tonsil on one side for a year. No sore throat/ difficulty swallowing. One enlarged gland in neck but on opposite side. No pain/ other symptoms?
Sore bumps on head, swollen glands in neck, throat feels enlarged? Been doing this for over a year now.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
