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Is A Spot On Thyroid Shown In CT Scan A Cause For Concern?
They found a spot on my throid when I had a CT scan, is this serious? I also have Lupus and Diabetes but recently I have been so fatigue and don t under stand it, could this be the thyroid? I have an appointment scheduled for July 1, 2015 with and Endrocine specialist would I try to get in sooner?
I am Dr.Nitasha Khan. I have read you question completely, i understand your concern and will try to help you in best way possible. the spot on ur throid scan can be a minor nodule and there is no cause for alarm like it can be a minor problem but since doctors have to make every thing sure thats why they advise so many tests and investigate properly you have lupus that can be the cause of fatigue as wel and also if your diabetes is not controlled that can also cause fatigue tiredness etc ....if both of these cnditions are cntroled and fine than it can be thyroid so like there might be excessive or low production of hormones which a re not any problem and can be treated also of u experiance some other symptoms like sweating los of apetite etc than it wil be wise for you to take early appointment ..... I hope this answered your question.If you have more queries I am happy to answer.Otherwise rate and close the discussion
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Is A Spot On Thyroid Shown In CT Scan A Cause For Concern?
Hello, Welcome to Health Care Magic. Thanks for writing. I am Dr.Nitasha Khan. I have read you question completely, i understand your concern and will try to help you in best way possible. the spot on ur throid scan can be a minor nodule and there is no cause for alarm like it can be a minor problem but since doctors have to make every thing sure thats why they advise so many tests and investigate properly you have lupus that can be the cause of fatigue as wel and also if your diabetes is not controlled that can also cause fatigue tiredness etc ....if both of these cnditions are cntroled and fine than it can be thyroid so like there might be excessive or low production of hormones which a re not any problem and can be treated also of u experiance some other symptoms like sweating los of apetite etc than it wil be wise for you to take early appointment ..... I hope this answered your question.If you have more queries I am happy to answer.Otherwise rate and close the discussion Regards. Dr.Nitasha Khan