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A semi-solid nodule was found on my thyroid. my doctor said nothing about it and i have symptoms of hyperthyroidism. should this be ignored?
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Depends on problem: 3 categories of potential health issues from thyroid nodules: a) large size affecting swallowing, breathing, voice ; b) over active production of thyroid hormone (hyperthyroid) ; and c) ~5% of nodules are cancer. Thyroid function tests (tsh, freet4) can assess for over-functioning. Depending on size and ultrasound features of nodule, it may require fine needle biopsy and/or surgery. See specialist.
Answered 12/9/2013
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No: See endocrinologist assess structure- nodule/ function - hyperthyoidism separately until/ unless prove nodule causing hyperthyoidism.
Answered 1/15/2013
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