A member asked:

I have a nontoxic goiter. should i be worried? it's not causing me any symptoms or issues. also, what is the treatment for it?

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Dr. Ira Katz answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Don't Panic, there: are 3 main types of non-toxic goiter. Worldwide most common cause is iodine def, rare in US. Supplements/inc I in diet may shrink it. In older people in the US multinodular goiter is most common. If no sx's US & bx of any susp nods w tx if nec. Then follow w/US. Hashimoto's (autoimmune) thyroiditis is next. Can cause hypothyroid. Monitor TFT's, tx if nec. If not bothered, mon. If sx's tx exists.

Answered 10/9/2016

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