Question 1

i'm just curious i had covid back in march. within weeks i noticed mild dysphagia(feels like a piece of bread stuck one side) and a nodule on left side of neck/throat within last 4 days. even with a fam history of thyroidism. could covid be the cause?

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: Covid could be the cause of an enlarged lymph node, if that is what is causing your symptoms. If this continues, you should see your doctor to have this evaluated. You may need to see GI for the swallowing difficulty. If the lymph node is enlarged from Covid, this should gradually decrease in size. Good luck!

Question 2

throid nodules. upper right lobe hot, lower right lobe cold 3.4cm. does that mean i have hyper and hypo thyriodism at the same time?

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No: the only way to know is to check your blood test.  the hot nodule  is probably causing you to be hyperthyroid but only labs can tell you that. You will need to see your doc to biopsy the cold nodule. It's has a higher risk of cancer if it's cold. Keep in mind most cold nodules are still benign but in your case, it should be biopsied since it's a large, cold nodule.

Question 3

a nodule was picked up on my thyroid in 2018 and biopsy came back inconclusive it'd now 2021 should i have had another biopsy taken i haven't been diagnosed with a thyroid condition but i've not been since jan 2020?

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: Biopsy of a thyroid nodule which is "inconclusive" may need a repeat biopsy.  A thyroid scan may further clarify the nature of the nodule, along with blood tests.

Question 4

how does someone get nodules on their thyroids?

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Just because: Nodules are kind of like freckles of the thyroid.   Many thyroids have nodules and some thyroids have many. Occasionally one of these nodules might be a cancer. We don't know exactly why people get cancer either.

Question 5

how serious can nodule thyroid can be?

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Depends: It depends on the cell type on how serious it is, you need to have an ultrasound guided biopsy for tissue.  Then your physician will be able to tell you how serious they or it is.

Question 6

what is a not active nodule on my thyroid?

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Maybe serious: Thyroid nodules comprise many types, but can generally be classified by way of a thyroid uptake scan as hot or cold.  By definition a cold nodule or not active nodule is more bothersome as thyroid cancers are often not active, but can be active.  Generally a not active or cold nodule is biopsied unless extremely tiny.  A hot nodule might be biposied, but many factors have to be considered.

Question 7

what does a nodule in your thyroid feel like?

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Depends on size: You might not feel anything if it's small.  Otherwise, it could feel like a lump, a node and if it's big enough, it can feel like a growth/mass on your neck.  If it's liquid, like a cyst, it could be soft.  If it's a solid growth, it could be rubbery and if it's calcified, it could have a rock/hard feel to it.

Question 8

what does the thyroid with nodules look like?

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Varies: Nodules may be visible lumps beneath the surface or invisible ones in the body of the organ, that may be palpable by trained fingers. Ultrasound & radionuclide scans are used to visualize & help characterize them. See doc for thyroid blood tests & follow-up imaging studies if needed.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of nodules on a thyroid..

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Thyroid nodules: Thyroid nodules may have no symptoms, may have symptoms of an overactive thyroid, or an under active thyroid.

Please see your doctor, explain any symptoms, and then the doctor will examine you and decide what the next moves are if needed.

Question 10

what is a low non- attenuated  nodule on thyroid?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid nodule: This is not a typical description of a thyroid nodule. I assume this means the nodule is not "cold" on a nuclear thyroid scan. If a nodule takes up less isotope (cold)  or the same (isofuncitonal) as the normal thyroid, this means the nodule has a higher chance of being a cancer. If the nodule takes up more isotope (hotter) than the normal gland, it is almost never a cancer.

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I'm just curious i had covid back in march. within weeks i noticed mild dysphagia(feels like a piece of bread stuck one side) and a nodule on left side of neck/throat within last 4 days. even with a fam history of thyroidism. could covid be the cause?

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Throid nodules. upper right lobe hot, lower right lobe cold 3.4cm. does that mean i have hyper and hypo thyriodism at the same time?

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A nodule was picked up on my thyroid in 2018 and biopsy came back inconclusive it'd now 2021 should i have had another biopsy taken i haven't been diagnosed with a thyroid condition but i've not been since jan 2020?

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How does someone get nodules on their thyroids?

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How serious can nodule thyroid can be?

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What is a not active nodule on my thyroid?

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What does a nodule in your thyroid feel like?

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What does the thyroid with nodules look like?

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What are the symptoms of nodules on a thyroid..

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What is a low non- attenuated nodule on thyroid?

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