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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
Large Thyroid (goiter) pressing on windpipe
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
Large Thyroid (goiter) pressing on windpipe
by christinaUK, Oct 13, 2009 01:49PM
Hello,
I'm from the UK. I had a thyroid ultrasound scan recently and I have been told that the goiter is slightly pressing on my windpipe. I'm really scared at night as I often wake up chocking not being able to breathe.
I'm hoping to have surgery soon but I have to sit tight in the mean time as the NHS is very slow over here! But I am honestly very scared and worried.
I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem before and have had to undergo surgery? How did you get on?
Any advice would really be appreciated!
Many thanks,
christinaUK
I'm from the UK. I had a thyroid ultrasound scan recently and I have been told that the goiter is slightly pressing on my windpipe. I'm really scared at night as I often wake up chocking not being able to breathe.
I'm hoping to have surgery soon but I have to sit tight in the mean time as the NHS is very slow over here! But I am honestly very scared and worried.
I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem before and have had to undergo surgery? How did you get on?
Any advice would really be appreciated!
Many thanks,
christinaUK
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Oct 16, 2009 06:44PM
, Oct 16, 2009 06:44PM
This is a fairly common problem.
Large goiters can press on the trachea and cause these symptoms. Surgery or possibly I-131 treatment are the options. Fortunately, they do not grow quickly so the wait is not likely a significant problem. Would prop up with 2-3 pillows to see if that helps the symptoms.
Large goiters can press on the trachea and cause these symptoms. Surgery or possibly I-131 treatment are the options. Fortunately, they do not grow quickly so the wait is not likely a significant problem. Would prop up with 2-3 pillows to see if that helps the symptoms.
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