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I'm currently on medication for my hypothyroid but have an ache in my throat where my thyroid is. could this be a sign i need to get it retested?

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Dr. Su Fairchild answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Depends: See your doctor, and perhaps you may need an ultrasound.

Dr Alves and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/4/2013

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