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==Overview==
* This section should give a brief description of the disease, and have the name of the disease in the first sentence.
* For an example of the overview section of a patient page, click [[Pericarditis (patient information)#Overview|here]]

==What are the symptoms of thyroid adenoma?==
* Common symptoms of thyroid adenoma includes the following:<ref> The Evaluation of Thyroid Nodules. Omicsgroup Thyroid Disorders & Therapy (10/07/2015). http://www.omicsgroup.org/journals/the-evaluation-of-thyroid-nodules-2167-7948-1000181.pdf Accessed on October 7, 2015</ref>
:* Swelling or pain infront of the neck.
:* Cough
:* Shortness of breath
:* Hoarseness of voice
:* Warm sweaty skin
:* Skin flushing
:* Increased appetite
:* Weight loss
:* Restlessness
:* Nervousness
:* Heat intolerance
:* Trembling hands
:* Palpitations
:* Insominia
:* Anxiety
:* Increased bowel frequency
:* Menstrual irregularities

==What causes thyroid adenoma?==
* Common causes of thyroid adenoma include iodine deficiency, chronic inflammation, and genetic mutation of ''THADA'' gene.

==Who is at highest risk?==
* People with positive [[family history]] of thyroid adenoma are at highest risk of thyroid adenoma.

==Diagnosis==
* Thyroid function test
:* TSH level
:* T3
:* T4
* Thyroid scan
* Thyroid ultrasound
* Biopsy

==When to seek urgent medical care?==
* Seek urgent medical care if there are pressure symptoms of thyroid adenoma or its complications.

==Treatment options==

* In this section you should outline the treatment options, including medications, lifestyle changes, and surgical interventions.

* Advise the patient to always follow the treatment plan that their doctor has provided them.

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==Where to find medical care for thyroid adenoma?==

*In this section you can provide links for reputable places that the patient can find good treatment for there condition.

==Prevention==

* In this section, outline the factors that can prevent the onset of the disease, or prevent worsening of the disease.

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==What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?==

* In this section you should provide a brief statement of what the patient might expect as the prognosis of their condition.

* Include prognosis with and without treatment, and also the likelihood of a certain outcome occurring.

* For an example of the prognosis section on a patient information page, click [[Pericarditis (patient information)#What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?|here]].

==Possible complications==

* In this section, you can list the common and most important (life-threatening) complications of the disease or it's treatment.

* For an example of the complications section in a patient information page, click [[Pericarditis (patient information)#Possible complications|here]].