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Does medication actually shrink thyroid nodules?

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Dr. Brian Affleck answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Thyroid nodules: In some cases, taking thyroid hormone replacement therapy can shrink thyroid nodules. Sometimes, though, all we do with this treatment is keep the thyroid nodules from growing.

Dr Sneid agreed

Answered 11/7/2018

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No: There is radioactive therapy for nodules that are hyperactive and secrete hormone or those that are cancerous. Most thyroid nodules are not of these types, and there is no need to shrink them.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/31/2016

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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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