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Thyroid nodules are lumps which commonly arise within an otherwise normal thyroid gland.They indicate a thyroid neoplasm, but only a small percentage of these are thyroid cancers. The great majority of thyroid nodules aren't serious and don't cause symptoms. Some thyroid nodules, however, may become large enough to press on your windpipe, making it uncomfortable or difficult to swallow. In some cases, thyroid nodules produce additional thyroxine, a hormone secreted by your thyroid gland. The extra thyroxine can cause problems such as:
- Sudden, unexplained weight loss
- Nervousness
- Rapid or irregular heartbeat

A few thyroid nodules are cancerous (malignant) but it's difficult to tell which nodules are malignant by symptoms alone. Although size isn't a predictor of whether a nodule is malignant or not, cancerous thyroid tumors are more likely to be large fixed masses that grow quickly.
I presume those your symptoms are occasional and only come in from time to time. They might be anxiety related probably due to the fact that a nodule has been discovered in your thyroid.
Be rest assured that given your age, the nodule will hardly be a cancer and probably some benign mass, maybe a cyst that can be surgically removed with any problems.
Just relax and weight for laboratory results. Maybe a CT scan or MRI can be done to determine the type of nodule present.

Hope this helps and let me know if you have any further questions.
Dr. Nsah

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Hello,

Thanks for updating,

Your tingling and numbing feelings could be due to the anemia but I do not think it is related to the thyroid nodule. I am positive the nodule is your thyroid is harmless (i.e not cancerous) and just hold on a little for the results to be out.
For the tingling, you might need medications such as tricyclic antidepressant such as amitriptyline etc. Also supplements in vitamin B could be useful as vitamin B deficiency can also cause this. What you are experiencing is known as peripheral neuropathy which has varied causes including vitamin B deficiency, anemia and others.

Hope this further helps
Dr. Nsah

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Hello,

Well, I do not think you should worry about the thyroid nodule so long as thyroid function is normal. If it has been the same size for the past 3 months, then more reason not to worry. Your miscarriage is certainly not related to the nodule either. The cause of the miscarriage would have been investigated at the time by the doctor that saw you by then. I do not feel you have any type of thyroid diseases as of now given that your thyroid function test was normal.
Just stay calm and quit worrying (as worrying alone can be problematic).
I do not feel you should worry much about your thyroid anyways.

Regards
Dr. Nsah

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Hello,

Yes anxiety can cause those symptoms. Carpal tunnel syndrome can be considered as a differential but it is not the most likely cause. It usually affects extremities of the body and often occurs after compression of one or more nerves.
If you are having neuropathy, then other causes are likely such as vitamin B deficiency, anxiety, anemia etc.
You just need to relax, do some mild exercise, take vitamin B complex supplements. If the tingling and/or numbing continue, it will be recommended that you see a doctor for physical examination and proper clinical review.

Hope this helps further.
Dr. Nsah

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