It's rare and associated with a weakened immune system or, in children, a problem with the development of the thyroid. Symptoms may include pain in the throat, feeling generally unwell, swelling of the thyroid gland and, sometimes, symptoms of an overactive thyroid gland or symptoms of an underactive thyroid gland.

Can thyroid problems cause a sore throat?

Thyroiditis (Inflammation of the Thyroid)

The patient may have generalized neck pain, sore throat, fever, chills, and a tender thyroid. The inflammation of the thyroid causes an increased amount of thyroid hormone to be secreted into the body, causing hyperthyroidism.

Does hypothyroidism make your throat hurt?

The most common cause of hypothyroidism, this autoimmune disease prevents your thyroid from working properly by attacking healthy tissue in your thyroid gland. Developing slowly over several years, Hashimoto's causes very few symptoms, if any at all. You may notice: A feeling of fullness in the throat.