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Can hypothyroidism cause a swollen neck?
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Yes: If there is a goiter due to subacute or chronic thyroiditis you can develop a goiter - a fancy name for big thyroid. However, a "swollen neck" may not be due to a goiter.
Answered 12/9/2018
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