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What does examination of the neck shows thickened thyroid gland with mild tenderness on palpation no nodules appreciated mean please. thank you?

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Dr. Paul Kaplowitz answered

Specializes in Pediatric Endocrinology

?thyroid inflammatio: If your thyroid is enlarged and the tenderness is truly over the gland in the midline you may have subacute thyroiditis which is usually caused by a viral infection and runs its course in a few weeks. I can sometimes cause transient thyroid overactivity. Aspirin is said to help with the discomfort

Answered 12/15/2015

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