I had a bump on my neck and swollen under my chin about a year ago and been for scan and got a all clear and was told it was because I was over weight so have lost 8 kg I have to loss a bit more to get to my right weight but the last two weeks under my chin is all swollen again and sometimes feels sore and my face fells numb I don't really won't to go back to the doctors just to be told it's nothing to worry about .
anyone else have this
Jan
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Mistyscot
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Go back to your GP and say, since your suggestion about my swollen neck and despite losing 8 kg I want the swelling under my chin investigated and I have sensations of my face also becoming numb.
I have taken advice and I would like a Full Thyroid Function Test TSH, T4, T3 and Free T4 and Free T3 in particular which would show if I was a poor converter of T4 into T3.I have been told that this is the only Active Thyroid Hormone. I also want a B12, Vit D, iron, ferritin and folate as numbness can be a clinical symptom of B12 deficiency.
Advice from the link below and your doctor should refer you:
What are thyroid nodules and swellings?
A swelling in the neck due to an enlarged thyroid gland is called a goitre. Nodules are lumps in the thyroid gland. Most are harmless but you should arrange an appointment with your doctor as soon as you find a lump or swelling.
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