A member asked:

I have an enlarged thymus gland and am a 47 yr old female..i have been very sick with lyme disease, emphysema, fibromyalgia. should i go to the er.?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Probably not: Everything you list sounds chronic & unlikely to be helped by a visit to an emergency room. Go see your pcp.

Answered 6/7/2015

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Pulmonologist: Er is not so sophisticated. You want to see an expert such as a lung expert.

Answered 11/1/2012

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Dr. James Henning answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

No: The chronic issues you face should be addressed by an internist who can look at all of your signs and symptoms through a wider-angle lens. An enlarged thymus, unless associated with myasthenic or obstructive symptoms, should not be worrisome.

Answered 12/21/2012

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