About Karen Brawner Expertise I will answer any questions you have regarding the thyroid whether it be cancer, cysts (types), hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, blood tests for thyroid problems, surgery, fine needle biopsies etc...
Experience My complex cysts on my right thyroid gland and the isthmus were found my accident when my doctor thought I was having a TIA. The ultrasound found a complex cysts the size of a golf ball (which turned out to be the size of a tennis ball when it was surgically remove). Doctors were totally surprised because for 5 years, including the day I went to surgery, all of my thyroid blood work was "within the normal range". So much for blood work being conclusive..
Question Hi, I've noticed that during the past couple of years, my left eye seems to bulge out a bit at different times (probably about 1/2 to 2/3 of the time). - I know that hyperthyroidism can make the eyes bulge, but could thyroid problems cause one eye to do that?
Answer Dear Chris, YES, one or both eyes that bulge can be do to Grave's Disease (autoimmune thyroid disease) or hyPERthyroidism....
You should not mess around with this any more and get to an Endocrinologist and have your thyroid completely checked out and have blood work to determine if you do have a thyroid autoimmune disease.
