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A member asked:
Can enlarged thyroid cause tongue thrust like enlarged tonsils can? everytime swallow my tongue puts so much pressure on my palate or teeth clench har
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Enlarged thyroid: Please make an appointment with an Endocrinologist as soon as possible to evaluate and manage your enlarged thyroid.
Answered 5/12/2015
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Consult yourMD: I believe your tongue is trying to accommodate for needed space for air to go to your lung. There is a fight or flight defensive mechanism by nature in our body. Your expression is telling me that your airway is getting compressed and if it is true then two options. Loki for chiropractor for posture during day time and consult your MDand if he thinks right mY be a split sleep study can help you.
Answered 10/23/2015
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