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Can hashimoto cause swallowing problems? anti-tpo over 1300, 2 nodules , plus one calcified nodule, each less that 1 sm. on armour thyroid meds

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Not directly, but...: Sometimes nodules in thyroid can become large enough to cause compressive symptoms in the swallowing mechanism. Doesn't sound like yours are large enough for that.

Answered 1/27/2013

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Yes.: A barium swallow study might answer the question for you. An abnormalitiy at the level of your thyroid might suggest that as the etiology of your dysphagia (swallowing difficulty).

Answered 10/4/2016

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Swallowing difficult: Yes -- if the goiter is large. Have a gastroenterologist perform a "swallowing study". Armour is crap -- don't use it. Use only synthetic thyroid hormone replacement. Calcified nodules often need biopsy or excision to determine cancer likelihood.

Answered 10/4/2016

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