I have to have an ultrasound for my swollen thyroid gland, but there is a 3 month wait. Are there any risks to this wait?

55-year-old woman2 years ago

Hello, I have to have an ultrasound for my thyroid gland which is swollen, but there is a 3 month waiting period So I would like to know what kind of complication I can have because it worries me a lot

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Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

Good morning, Mrs.!

Unfortunately, it is impossible to give this kind of explanation without having a complete picture of your situation. To this end, I must ask you to consult your doctor to obtain the required information.

Sorry I can't be more helpful at this time

Tom Samaha, pharmacist

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