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Treating the Thyroid
The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland that sits right on top your collarbones and in front of your trachea (your breathing tube). It consists of a right and left upper and lower lobe, connected via a thin isthmus.
When palpated by a physician, it can cause a little gagging since there is mild compression of your breathing tube, but the exam is done quickly.
Thyroid Antibodies
The thyroid is a butterfly shaped organ sitting around the trachea right over the collarbones. When healthy, it should not be able to be palpated on physical exam.
Unfortunately, the thyroid can struggle to stay healthy at times. It can grow nodules (97% which are benign), can develop cancer, and can either under produce thyroid hormones (hypothyroidism) or over produce thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism).