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If your throat hurts, it could be due to a diseased thyroid

2023-01-11T19:43:58.540Z


Sore thyroid? Inflammation and nodules in the endocrine glands as possible triggers for a sore throat Created: 01/11/2023, 20:30 By: Juliane Gutmann If the throat hurts, there is usually a bacterial or viral infection behind it. But a diseased thyroid gland can also result in a sore throat. Drink a lot of tea and sleep a lot: the best home remedies for a cold. This is often accompanied by a so


Sore thyroid?

Inflammation and nodules in the endocrine glands as possible triggers for a sore throat

Created: 01/11/2023, 20:30

By: Juliane Gutmann

If the throat hurts, there is usually a bacterial or viral infection behind it.

But a diseased thyroid gland can also result in a sore throat.

Drink a lot of tea and sleep a lot: the best home remedies for a cold.

This is often accompanied by a sore throat.

In this case, viruses and bacteria are usually involved.

But there are other causes that can be behind a sore throat.

For example, the throat or tonsils can become inflamed.

Mononucleosis and scarlet fever are also possible triggers.

Only a doctor can find out what is causing your sore throat.

If infections have been ruled out, the thyroid must be examined more closely.

Because pathological changes in the endocrine glands can cause pain.

If the throat hurts, it can be caused by a sore throat or a thyroid disorder.

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Sore throat caused by thyroid problems

A functioning thyroid is vital.

It produces the two thyroid hormones T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (tetraiodothyronine or thyroxine), which control many metabolic processes and bodily functions.

As the

German Thyroid Center

informs, the two hormones mainly affect body weight, blood pressure, fat and protein metabolism, digestion, psyche, muscle metabolism, cholesterol levels and insulin production.

If the thyroid gland releases too little T3 or T4, this leads to complaints that affect the entire organism.

A sore throat can indicate that the thyroid gland is unhealthy - but it doesn't have to be.

If in doubt, always consult a doctor.

Only he can initiate the appropriate therapy in the event of a thyroid disease.

Thyroid nodules to cancer: possible triggers for pain in the neck area

The following thyroid diseases can be associated with pain in the throat:

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  • Thyroiditis

    : According to

    Techniker Krankenkasse

    , thyroiditis is usually caused by an autoimmune disease.

    Bacteria, viruses, an injury to the thyroid gland, some medications or radiation treatment can also be triggers, it is said.

    Symptoms of inflammation of the thyroid gland include fever, feeling very sick, a tender thyroid gland, pain in the area of ​​the thyroid gland, which may also be swollen.

  • Nodules in the thyroid gland : According to the

    Apotheken Umschau

    , five to ten percent of adults have lumps

    in the thyroid gland.

    In most cases, these are benign in nature and are often discovered by chance during ultrasound examinations.

    In some cases, bleeding occurs in a node, as the

    Apotheken Umschau

    informs.

    In this case, sudden swelling and pain in the thyroid area are possible.

    According to the University Hospital Zurich

    , complaints can also occur when a lump has reached a certain size

    .

    Pressure and tightness in the throat and difficulty swallowing are mentioned.

  • Thyroid cancer

    : In rare cases, a malignant lump in the thyroid gland can be behind a sore throat and difficulty swallowing.

    According to the German Cancer Society

    , visibly enlarged lymph nodes in the neck, a feeling of pressure in the neck area, shortness of breath, hoarseness and coughing are

    symptoms of thyroid cancer.

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This article only contains general information on the respective health topic and is therefore not intended for self-diagnosis, treatment or medication.

In no way does it replace a visit to the doctor.

Unfortunately, our editors are not allowed to answer individual questions about clinical pictures.

Source: merkur

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