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Suggest Treatment For An Enlarged Thyroid Gland
Question: Hi doctor,
My sister is 21 year old woman (just turned) her nurse said her thyroid is enlarged by feeling it. Her thyroid blood test came back normal.
She is going for ultra sound anyway.
What could this be?
Just need some reasurnace pls?
My sister is 21 year old woman (just turned) her nurse said her thyroid is enlarged by feeling it. Her thyroid blood test came back normal.
She is going for ultra sound anyway.
What could this be?
Just need some reasurnace pls?
Brief Answer:
Goiter
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
You are concerned about your daughter having an enlarged thyroid gland and a normal thyroid blood work. This is frequently referred to as a goiter. This is an enlargement of the thyroid gland possibly from lack of iodine or from a disease called Hashimoto's thyroiditis. These conditions are benign but she may need thyroid supplementation sometime in the future.
I agree with her getting an ultrasound to be sure there are no unusual spots that may indicate possible thyroid cancer. But this is not common and if found is easily treated.
In summary
1. goiter common condition
2. Normal thyroid function no treatment
3. Abnormal thyroid function needs thyroid replacement therapy
4. Ultrasound to rule out any hot spots possible cancer
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
Goiter
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
You are concerned about your daughter having an enlarged thyroid gland and a normal thyroid blood work. This is frequently referred to as a goiter. This is an enlargement of the thyroid gland possibly from lack of iodine or from a disease called Hashimoto's thyroiditis. These conditions are benign but she may need thyroid supplementation sometime in the future.
I agree with her getting an ultrasound to be sure there are no unusual spots that may indicate possible thyroid cancer. But this is not common and if found is easily treated.
In summary
1. goiter common condition
2. Normal thyroid function no treatment
3. Abnormal thyroid function needs thyroid replacement therapy
4. Ultrasound to rule out any hot spots possible cancer
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
In your expert opinion is it cancer? Or possibility of it? In a young woman?
Brief Answer:
Extremely low risk of cancer
Detailed Answer:
I do not think your daughter has cancer. It is extremely rare in young adults. I do agree with having her check though to be absolutely sure. If it were cancer the good news is that it is easily treated and cured.
But I can reassure you again that the chance of cancer is extremely low
Extremely low risk of cancer
Detailed Answer:
I do not think your daughter has cancer. It is extremely rare in young adults. I do agree with having her check though to be absolutely sure. If it were cancer the good news is that it is easily treated and cured.
But I can reassure you again that the chance of cancer is extremely low
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks doctor you are fantastic!!
Brief Answer:
Your welcome
Detailed Answer:
Best of luck to you and your sister
Your welcome
Detailed Answer:
Best of luck to you and your sister
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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