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I have diffuse mild thyroid enlargment not painful do i need to make thyroid function test?we use iodinated salt,do i need treament how it will shrink
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Thyroid: You really have no choice but to see your doctor or, preferably an endocrinologist specializing in thyroid issues. Don't delay.
Answered 1/21/2015
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Yes, get lab tests: Hi. Most cases of goiter (abnormal size and/or shape of the thyroid) are painless. Goiter is not infrequently associated with either under activity (hypothyroidism) or overactivity (hyperthyroidism). If the enlargement is a nodule, thyroid cancer may be a possibility (but is statistically less likely than benign). Have TSH and free T4 tested. If it's a nodule, see an endocrinologist for evaluation
Answered 1/21/2015
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