A member asked:

I fell down and hit my neck, where my goitre is, it hurts really badly, what should i do?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Ingeborg Dziedzic answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

See a doctor: The trauma in that area should be checked by a doctor and if necessary blood work and x-rays can be done. There are many important structures in that small zone.

Answered 9/2/2013

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

physician exam: Hemorrhage into thyroid gland as a result of blunt trauma is very rare condition. Gland would enlargement and maybe cause hoarseness, difficulty swallowing. In graves' disease a thyroid storm where thyroid gland puts out excessive hormone causing increased palpitations, diarrhea, fatigue, etc. Can see physician for exam possibly ultrasound exam if symptoms continue or increase.

Answered 8/25/2013

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