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Would a thyroid with hashimotos swell while someone is scuba diving? if do, what can be done to stop the swelling without stopping diving?
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No: It will not "swell" during diving or any activities.
Answered 3/9/2015
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Hyperbaric: Pressure should not cause swelling of thyroid gland.
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No swelling: Diving should have no affect on the thyroid gland itself, would not cause shrinking or swelling or cause it to go hyper or hypo active. As long as your thyroid hormones are regulated, you're OK to dive.
Answered 3/9/2015
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