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A 47-year-old female asked:

I have hashimotos. june 2020 thyroid us says i have 7 nodules- 3 are solid. 1 is 10mm. not on any medications. have had no therapy, surgeries, etc. father was on thyroid meds long time ago. should i be concerned about solid ones?

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Dr. Clarence Grim
Endocrinology 59 years experience
Thyroid lumps worry?: Yes you should be worried about all thyroid lumps and bumps but your worry can be helped by discussing with your Dr. Be certain you get a good family history of any thyroid problems and share it with your team. Some thryoid problems run in families and others gallop.
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