Question 1

hello docs. i was wondering can thyroid nodules shrink on their own ?

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Yes they can.: Thyroid nodules often contain liquid colloid, which may get reabsorbed.

Question 2

can thyroid nodules shrink?

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Yes.: Most thyroid nodules remain stable over many years.  Some can increase in size and some can decrease.  It depends on the composition of the nodule.

Question 3

how can you shrink a thyroid nodule?

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You can't : Thyroid nodules don't shrink, and there is no medicine or other treatment that will shrink them short of surgical removal.

Question 4

can medication shrink thyroid nodules?

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Usually not: In the distant past, thyroid hormone was used to 'shrink' nodules. More recent studies with ultrasound monitoring has shown that most nodules do not shrink with thyroid hormone treatment. Because thyroid cancer is the fastest increasing cancer in women, it is important to follow most thyroid nodules with ultrasound. With hashimoto's thyroiditis, there can be false or pseudonodules.

Question 5

does medication actually shrink thyroid nodules?

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Thyroid nodules: In some cases, taking thyroid hormone replacement therapy can shrink thyroid nodules.  Sometimes, though, all we do with this treatment is keep the thyroid nodules from growing.

Question 6

does anyone know if medication can shrink thyroid nodules?

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NoT possible: This concept has fallen out of favor. No medicine appears to cause thyroid nodules to shrink.

Question 7

can you have thyroid nodules shrunk without having to take them out surgically?

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Yes: Some radiologists and endocrinologists have been injecting nodules with alcohol to shrink them. It is very painful but it usually works. Thyroid hormone does not usually shrink most nodules.

Question 8

is it possible for thyroid nodules to shrink without having to take them out surgically?

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Almost never: Thyroid nodules either stay stable or grow. They do not shrink. No medicine causes them to shrink either, .

Question 9

would i be able to have thyroid nodules shrunk without having to take them out surgically?

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Depends on type: If cancer, surgical removal and then treatment, possibly with radioactive iodine.  If benign, but causing hyperthyroidism, then treat with radioactive iodine, antithyroid medicines, or possibly surgery.

If benign and not causing symptoms, can watch closely (after benign biopsy) or use thyroid medicine to suppress growth of the nodule.  If it causes symptoms (trouble swallowing), surgery.

Question 10

can medication shrink cancerous thyroid nodules?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Some medications can do that but surgery is typically recommended first to take them out.

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