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I have hashimotos managed with daily synthroid, (thyroxine) but noticed swollen tonsils when sick a few months ago. the tonsils have not shrunk since. connection?

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I am not: aware of any association between Hashimoto's thyroiditis and swollen tonsils, even though both conditions involve lymphocytes.

Answered 4/15/2015

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