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My fam dr is away so i saw another doctor in regards to nodule in neck.this dr suggested i get a ultrasound & thyroid blood work since my sister has thyroid disease.is it possible for thyroid just to be swollen& i don't have thyroid issue or cancer?

Q: my fam dr is away so i saw another doctor in regards to nodule in neck.this dr suggested i get a ultrasound & thyroid blood work since my sister has thyroid disease.is it possible for thyroid just to be swollen& i don't have thyroid issue or cancer?

: They are appropriate orders and you should have those tests done. Good luck.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

They are appropriate orders and you should have those tests done. Good luck.

Answered 7/20/2023

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You probably have a thyroid issue, how serious it is the work up as ordered should help in determining. Majority of times such findings are benign or not cancer related.

Answered 7/21/2023

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A member asked:

My fam dr is away so i saw another doctor in regards to nodule in neck.this dr suggested i get a ultrasound & thyroid blood work since my sister has thyroid disease.is it possible for thyroid just to be swollen& i don't have thyroid issue or cancer?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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