Question 1

can my thyroid nodule be related to high blood calcium level?

Accepted Answer

Parathyroid likely: When high calcium levels are seen, an apparent thyroid nodule is actually an intrathyroidal parathyroid gland.

Question 2

thyroid nodules 1 cm and elevated tsh, calcium, do i have cancer?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Your physician will address the nodule, perhaps by having a needle biopsy performed. If your calcium is more than very slightly above reference range, and you're not just dehydrated, this deserves a lab workup to be sure you're not walking around with hyperparathyroidism which can make you quite sick. The high TSH also needs evaluation. All three are quite treatable.

Question 3

calcium 2.38mmol/l, tsh 13.5mu/l, pth 4.6 pmol/l. i have hashimotos and 2 thyroid nodules less than 1cm. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Various: You have various problems. Your thyroid level is low and needs to be treated with brand name T4 replacement. The nodules depend upon what they look like on ultrasound and other thyroid blood tests. May beed biopsy. Calcium is normal. Don't know the normals for PTH in pmol/l-also varies with type of PTH assay. Talk w/your doctor.

Question 4

tsh 0.6 (0.4-4.0) calcium, phosphate, adjusted calcium all very bottom of normal. i have a small thyroid nodule does this account for my lower scores

Accepted Answer

Possible: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, depending on the nature of the nodule it is possible that a nodule made of c cells of the thyroid may cause the calcium to be low.

Question 5

bilateral thyroid nodules?

Accepted Answer

See ENT surgeon. : You may need an ultrasound guided biopsy.

Question 6

are thyroid nodules common?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Thyroid nodules occur in up to 50% of the worlds population. Modern ultrasound equipment can detect very small nodules that were not detectable with older machines. Only about 5% of nodules are cancerous. Nodules tend to increase in frequency as one matures.

Question 7

are thyroid nodules moveable?

Accepted Answer

Part of the gland: They will move upward with the rest of the gland when you swallow, and you can move them just as you can move your larynx and trachea once you know your way around your neck. Your physician can help you make the distinction from a lymph node or other mass.

Question 8

how and how come thyroid nodules form?

Accepted Answer

Luck of the draw: Some thyroid nodules are the result of radiation exposure (like chernobyl}. Many people form colloid cysts which are incidental and of no significance. Some may have a family history for a tendency of thyroid tumors. Whatever the cause, they need to be properly evaluated.

Question 9

what are the tests for thyroid nodules?

Accepted Answer

TSH ultrasound: Tsh (blood test) to check thyroid function, ultrasound to characterise the nodule (how many, size, solid vs. Cyst, suspicion for malignancy), fine needle aspiration (fna) for suspicious nodules.

Question 10

what are some causes of thyroid nodules?

Accepted Answer

Cysts and Tumors: Thyroid nodules are very common. Most are benign but some are cancerous. A visit to your doctor is a must so that these nodules can be evaluated and further defined and treated appropriately.

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Tsh 0.6 (0.4-4.0) calcium, phosphate, adjusted calcium all very bottom of normal. i have a small thyroid nodule does this account for my lower scores

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