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I have pressure at the bottom of my neck/throat kind of feels like my thyroid is enlarged what could this be and should i see a dr for it ?

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Goiter: Symptoms of goiter include the following: swelling at the base of the neck, tight feeling in throat, coughing, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, difficulty breathing.

Answered 5/11/2020

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A member asked:

I have pressure at the bottom of my neck/throat kind of feels like my thyroid is enlarged what could this be and should i see a dr for it ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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