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I have thyroid swealing since 5 years . will it be ok without surgery?

Q: i have thyroid swealing since 5 years . will it be ok without surgery?

: This should be evaluated if it is true “swelling”. There are some benign causes of thyroid enlargement that do not require surgery.

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Dr. Brian Leon, md, facp answered

This should be evaluated if it is true “swelling”. There are some benign causes of thyroid enlargement that do not require surgery.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/9/2021

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A member asked:

I have thyroid swealing since 5 years . will it be ok without surgery?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Brian Leon, md, facp answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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