How to Properly Check your Neck for Thyroid Disease

What happens if thyroid disease is left untreated? Left untreated, thyroid disease can lead to elevated cholesterol, heart disease, osteoporosis, infertility, and depression. Make sure your thyroid is working correctly by simply feeling around your neck for any lumps or enlargements. Try these steps for easy detection and added accuracy:

1. Stand in front of a mirror, making sure you can clearly view your neck with no obstructions.
2. Stretch your neck back, chin towards the ceiling.
3. With your neck still stretched back, drink a glass of water.
4. Look for any enlargement in the thyroid area.
5. Feel for any enlargements or lumps in the area.
6. If you see or feel anything out of the ordinary, see a doctor immediately.

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