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My son is approaching 15 years of age. For the past 2


Sent to Health Experts August 27, 2006 1:31 p.m.
My son is approaching 15 years of age. For the past 2 days, he is experiencing pain around his adam's apple. He said the discomfort isn't in his throat, it's outside, but under the skin. He said it's painful. Could these be "growing pains"?

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August 27, 2006 1:38 p.m. (6 minutes and 59 seconds later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark
Hello,

I do not beleive this is the normal discomfort associated with "growing pains"

I would suggest that he be seen by the pediatrician in order for the area to be palpated for thyroid or other nodules as a precaution. These nodules are routinely benign.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/thyroid-nodules/DS00491

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Sent August 27, 2006 2:19 p.m. (40 minutes and 45 seconds later)
I just spoke w/our pediatrician over the phone and she suspects it's the onset of a cold, tonsils pushing against his throat or a strain. Thank you for your prompt reply nontheless.
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August 27, 2006 2:34 p.m. (15 minutes and 17 seconds later)
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