How to do a self neck exam for early detection of Thyroid disease? - Dr. Anantharaman Ramakrishnan

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Published 2015-12-18

About 5% of people could have thyroid nodules or swelling which is very normal.You can self check for any irregularities in thyroid galnd. Its a butterfly shaped gland located just below adam apple.You can do self exam as shown by the doctor in video.

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@CheetahSnowLeopard 1 year ago

The first clear explanation I’ve ever been able to find, thank you!
@motorcitykitty700 6 years ago

Great tutorial, easy to follow.
@chelelee6321 5 months ago

Well, holy hell! I been massaging my larynx -.- Thanks for this, doc. Much simpler to understand than many out here. You're awesome.
@unknowngtc 5 years ago

Thanks doc
@sofyawerku8973 4 years ago

what is the solution doctor
@fishpickles6532 1 year ago

I been having problems with a lil neck pain I’m gonna have my doctor run some blood test for cholesterol and thyroid I been a bit concerned I’m only 37 I been exercising and doing well the last few months trying to change life habits and diet thank you for the tips
@PandaFluffy-we1wp 2 months ago

Thank you so much sir😊👍
@a.g.hustlegarland4197 2 years ago

Your amazing
@jvalentinaf 2 years ago

Thank youuuuuuu!
@divyateja7341 3 years ago

Nice explanation
@shaishannahbennett8055 2 years ago

I tried this but I felt extremely nauseous doing it, touching those areas made me feel sick...
@medico3189 2 years ago

Is there throat pain if we have thyroid?
@yannickrousseau931 1 year ago

I have a bump on the cricoid cartilage like a second adam apple is it normal ?
@deepadeshpande9118 3 years ago

Couldn't see the Thyroid gland location which you were showing because of English subtitles
@northerngirl1637 3 months ago

I feel nodules that are symmetrical on both sides. Is this normal or should I not feel any nodules at all?
@aliyualiabu8236 2 years ago

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@ghail8072 1 year ago

I'm experiencing neck pain on my right side feels like it's swelling and I'm having a hard time to swallow sometimes, I have a small lump since 2018.. 😭😭😭
@godstimewilliam1336 2 years ago

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@Add_Account485 11 months ago

No I can't feel it properly on my right side there is a vein or bone Infront of it.. what is that..
@ChantelStays 2 years ago

Mine is very sensitive to palpation.