I have a small solid lump on the middle of my neck, which I have had for ages, about 1cm sq. Someone said it is a goiter and could indicate problems with my thyroid. Is this correct? I thought it was normal and so called goiters were much larger lumps.
2007-03-25 19:51:09 · 6 answers · asked by Joe 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Is it possible you are talking about your Adam's Apple?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam's_apple
If that is not it, have it checked by a doctor, better safe than sorry.:)
2007-03-25 20:02:20 · answer #1 · answered by libbey d 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go see a doctor for proper diagnosis and proper treatment. Although the incidence of goiter in males is much lower than females, it still can happen to anyone. Goiters vary in sizes and even shapes. There are goiters which present itself as one lump, there are times when it is multi.
Go see a doctor.
2007-03-26 03:06:36 · answer #2 · answered by april8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would see a Doctor now.
Your thyroid is located in the center of your neck, if this lump is in your thyroid it can indicate a problem as serious as cancer.
Most small to moderate sized goiters can be treated by providing thyroid hormone in the form of a pill.
I had thyroid cancer and it was found because I had a lump in one of my lymph nodes where it spread to.
2007-03-26 02:18:17 · answer #3 · answered by no_frills 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't normal to have a lump in your neck, it may be a goiter, they are not necessarily large, but anyhow it is in your best interests to get it checked.
2007-03-25 20:03:06 · answer #4 · answered by judles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way you'll know is by asking your doctor. I think goiters can grow very large but I'm not sure. Either way, go to your doctor.
2007-03-25 19:55:47 · answer #5 · answered by Moon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without seeing it, it is hard to diagnose. This could be a thyroglossal duct cyst.
2007-03-25 19:55:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋