Q I worry it could be the thyroid or something malignant in the throat. How do I tell?
A If swallowing food is difficult, if weight falls on its own, or if a change in your voice lasts more than two weeks, testing comes first. Conversely, if food and water pass easily while only swallowing saliva feels odd, and the sensation rises and falls with tension, a functional cause is more likely.
Detailed Answer
A palpable lump in the neck, persistent pain radiating to one ear, or a long history of smoking and drinking calls for assessment regardless of age. Thyroid problems often show as swelling at the front of the neck along with changes in weight, pulse or cold tolerance. These items are not for watchful waiting with Korean medicine.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Anxiety itself increases tension in the throat. Excluding dangerous causes with tests makes the management that follows far easier. Bring your results and we will narrow the remaining causes from there.
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