Throat

[lauren23]

I have some pain when swallowing food and drink underneath the adams apple it is quite sore to touch

The doc said she cant fond any lumps in my neck but I know that its not all in my head I actually have pain in that area any ideas I have to go for a blood test to check thyroid issues

[Clutter]

Lauren, A thyroid blood test won't determine whether your thyroid gland is swollen or whether you have thyroid nodules (lumps) either of which may cause pain and difficulty swallowing if they are compressing the trachea. Palpation doesn't always detect nodules that are growing inward. If your symptoms persist ask your GP to refer you for a thyroid ultrasound scan which will show whether the thyroid gland is enlarged or whether nodules are present.

If you have symptoms of low thyroid your GP can order a thyroid function blood test or you can order a private test from Blue Horizon or Genova via thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/testin...

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I am not a medical professional and this information is not intended to be a substitute for medical guidance from your own doctor. Please check with your personal physician before applying any of these suggestions.