“What does it mean when your thyroid gland hurts?”
I am a 20 year old female. My thyroid gland has hurt for 3 days. What does it mean when your thyroid gland hurts?
4 Answers
You may have an inflammation of your thyroid gland. Please go to your endocrinologist to have a comprehensive exam
Thyroid glands usually do not hurt. Even very enlarged glands (goiters) are usually not painful. If it is your thyroid gland that is painful, you should see your DR. A painful gland usually means sub-acute thyroiditis (usually due to a virus) or acute thyroiditis usually due to a bacterial infection. Both can & should be treated so see a Dr. right away for some tests & treatment.
Dr. Madelein C. Shafferman
Family Practitioner
You may have an autoimmune disease such as Hashimoto's Thyroiditis or Grave's disease. You may have a goiter. You may have nodules that are over-producing or it could be another problem. Please see a doctor in office.
It may mean acute thyroiditis. You should consult an endocrinologist as soon as possible.
