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I have pain in left side of neck after yawning, swallowing or looking down. the pain is around thyroid or hyoid bone area. possible cause?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Requires exam: you will need an examination and an ultrasound of your neck and thyroid.

Answered 3/23/2017

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A member asked:

I have pain in left side of neck after yawning, swallowing or looking down. the pain is around thyroid or hyoid bone area. possible cause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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