An Easier Thyroid Exam

A demonstration of a more accurate method of performing the thyroid exam using an anterior approach.

By M. Kyu Chung MD

[elliottjamesrocks]

This is the best thyroid exam video on the internet.

[notoriouslee]

Your video actually helped me discover that I had a 1" nodule on my thyroid. I watched tons of other videos and wasn't able to distinguish my thyroid from other structures in my throat. I looked in the mirror and pushed aside the strap muscles and saw the nodule. Then I felt around and realized that what I was feeling wasn't symmetrical to the other side. I had it biopsied last week and I'm awaiting results on that and my bloodwork. I was tested for TPO antibodies amongst many other things. I know this video is meant to help medical students but it helped me, a regular person! Thank you for making this very thorough, very descriptive video. You may have saved my life.

[dianeapn]

I've been a nurse for 28 years and an APN for over 3 and was taught to view and palpate the gland anteriorly---however I still was still unable to really see/feel it. This video and explanation is the best---thank you, thank you thank you! I plan to pass on this technique and video to my APN students.

[MaryGarito]

I have been watching videos on how to find the thyroid gland and this is by far the easiest to follow. Thank you!

[mabbb]

U just made my life easy! It has always been difficult for me to locate the thyroid gland. Tomorrow is my osce exam and i dont know how i reached here. THANKYOU SIR!

[nelemihic]

this is great! Everybody in my class was pretending that they felt it but nobody did it the right way XD

I always feel something choking on my throat. i thought that i got tyroid. when i saw this video. i feel much relief now. tq doctor. your the most handsome doctor in youtube. haha

[douglasmorrissey]

Well done, Dr. Chung. Will give it a try on Monday.

[MakeupMobster]

I can see my thyroid without moving the muscles. Is that normal? There's also a lump on the right side that moves when I swallow.

[MinitomatoTV]

Hello, I am Hyunjung a Korean medical student. I am taking KMLE in next Jan. I was wondering if there is a way I can quickly examine a thyroid gland by anteriorly approaching patients. Thank you so much for the video. It helped me a lot :)

[farihafatima]

thank you so much doctor this is the best video on internet :)

[zawette]

in my case its hard and noticeable when i back my head up, i also have been feeling like a sore throat for almost 5 years, with difficulties breathing thru my nose .. how but is it ? xD
edit : but it does move up when i drink water

[acupunq]

Saw the JFP letter to editor-congrats to you + Pat...I have been trying to teach students 'my modified 'anterior approach but I always did one side at a time-I am validated based on 40 years of repetition

[lynnedanieli]

Brilliant, thank you for showing this.

[pgvandy]

Excellent clarification ... thank you!

[vanthiminhan]

THANK YOU FOR A HELPFUL TIP TO EVALUATE THE THYROID GLAND. FROM VIETNAM

[oranoochcampbell]

pulling therapy helping thyroid disfunction

[sonyaraymond]

Thank you, that was helpful!  Great how we can spend years wondering if we're the only ones pretending to do a good exam....

[predakingwings]

Thanks wonderful explanation... i, m a beginner and i need to know correctly and without mistakes.

[podcast]

it's very clear explanation. Thank you