I noticed this week for the first time that my lower neck was slightly swollen (where my neck meets my collar bone). Soon after I developed a sore throat and symptoms of a head cold. Just wondering if these two things might be connected. I plan on seeing a doctor if the swelling continues in what I assume to be my thyroid gland (uniform swelling, very slight).
2007-01-17 03:07:47 · 6 answers · asked by Amber A 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Actually, the thyroid is in front of and on the sides of the trachea. And, the swelling is in my lower front neck, not my lymph nodes or tonsils...
2007-01-17 03:30:16 · update #1
Yes there could be a connection. If you neck area is enlarged then it is very possible that you have an enlarged thyroid, or goiter. Often, a goiter is associated with thyroiditis which can not only cause your thyroid hormones to fluctuate, but cause a fever as well. The "cold like" symptoms can be an inflammatory response to the inflamed thyroid. If you are having other thyroid symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, tenderness in neck, increased/decreased energy, insomnia, heart palpitations, dry hair and skin, increased arthritic pains, or weight gain or loss...then it is very possible that there is a thyroid issue and you should see your doc. Hope this helps.
2007-01-19 02:51:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slightly Enlarged Thyroid
2016-11-09 01:39:42 · answer #2 · answered by forker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No there is no connection. If you still have your tonsils that is most likely what your feeling during your head cold. Your thyroid is the butterfly shape gland that lays BEHIND the trachea (windpipe) if your thyroid is enlarged it's usually due to a goiter.
2007-01-17 03:13:07 · answer #3 · answered by be happier own a pitbull 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you have some condition, it's probably not your thyroid that is swollen. Since you have a cold, it's more than likely swollen lymph nodes and is typical when you are ill. It would hurt to see the doc anyway.
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