# Articles for patients

> Short, sourced articles on a lump in the neck, hoarseness that lasts and thyroid nodules: general information, not a substitute for an examination.

Source: https://www.profgunterhafiz.com/articles/  
Updated: 2026-10-13

Articles

Short articles on the symptoms people ask about most, each with its sources. They give general information and do not replace an examination.

- [01A lump in the neck: when to have it examinedMost lumps in the neck are swollen glands that settle in a week or two. Which lumps should be examined, and what the examination involves.Read the article](https://www.profgunterhafiz.com/articles/neck-lump-when-to-see-a-doctor/)
- [02Hoarseness that lasts more than three weeksA hoarse voice usually follows a cold and clears within two weeks. When it lasts longer than three weeks, the voice box should be examined.Read the article](https://www.profgunterhafiz.com/articles/hoarseness-lasting-more-than-three-weeks/)
- [03Thyroid nodules: when surgery is consideredMost thyroid nodules are harmless and are only watched. How a nodule is assessed, and the situations in which an operation is discussed.Read the article](https://www.profgunterhafiz.com/articles/thyroid-nodule-when-is-surgery-considered/)

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