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Good day, i was dx.with colloid goiter, may i know what is the best treatment for this?do i need to have tsh t3 (liothyronine) t4 test before treatment?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

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Yes: Get your thyroid hormone levels tested. If the TSH is low, you will need a thyroid uptake and scan. Discuss this with your treating doctor.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

Good day, i was dx.with colloid goiter, may i know what is the best treatment for this?do i need to have tsh t3 (liothyronine) t4 test before treatment?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

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