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Hello how does stress cause my thyroid glands to swell? can it go down if i relax or is medication required after an ultrasound?
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STRESS: does NOT lead to thyroid swelling or for that matter ANY thyroid conditions but these conditions CAN CAUSE Stress! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z
Answered 12/29/2017
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