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Swelling post hemithyroidectomy

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I had my hemithyroidectomy surgery on 29th December 2021 and I still have a lot of sqelling underneath the wound site which I can feel when I swallow. The swelling feel like a hard lump.

Is this normal and if so, when can I expect this to reduce or go?

Thanks

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