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Can steroids shrink swollen thyroid nodules?

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Dr. Yash Khanna answered

No it can not: No it will not shrink the swollen thyroid nodule.

Dr Baez and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/26/2018

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My left thyroid gland is swollen. I'm going for tests soo. Just curious can a swollen thyroid cause sensation of food stuck in throat on one side(the side the nodule is on)?

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