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==Overview== | == Overview == | ||
==What are the symptoms of Thyroid nodule?== | A thyroid nodule is a growth (lump) in the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is located at the base of the neck. | ||
==What causes Thyroid nodule?== | |||
==Who is at highest risk?== | == What are the symptoms of Thyroid nodule? == | ||
==Diagnosis== | Most thyroid nodules do not cause symptoms. | ||
==When to seek urgent medical care?== | |||
==Treatment options== | * Large nodules can press against other structures in the neck, causing symptoms such as: | ||
==Where to find medical care for Thyroid nodule?== | |||
==Prevention of Thyroid nodule== | ** Goiter or an enlarged thyroid gland or lump(s) in the neck | ||
==What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?== | ** Hoarseness or changing voice | ||
==Possible complications== | ** Pain in the neck | ||
==Sources== | ** Problems breathing | ||
** Problems swallowing | |||
* Nodules that produce thyroid hormones will likely cause symptoms of overactive thyroid gland, including: | |||
** Clammy skin | |||
** Fast pulse | |||
** Increased appetite | |||
** Nervousness | |||
** Restlessness | |||
** Skin blushing or flushing | |||
** Weight loss | |||
* Thyroid nodules are sometimes found in people who have Hashimoto's disease, which may cause symptoms of an underactive thyroid gland, such as: | |||
** Dry skin | |||
** Face swelling | |||
** Fatigue | |||
** Hair loss | |||
** Intolerance to cold | |||
** Weight gain | |||
== What causes Thyroid nodule? == | |||
== Who is at highest risk? == | |||
== Diagnosis == | |||
== When to seek urgent medical care? == | |||
== Treatment options == | |||
== Where to find medical care for Thyroid nodule? == | |||
== Prevention of Thyroid nodule == | |||
== What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)? == | |||
== Possible complications == | |||
== Sources == | |||
==References== | == References == | ||
{{reflist|2}} | {{reflist|2}} | ||
[[Category:Endocrinology patient information]] | [[Category:Endocrinology patient information]] | ||
[[Category:Patient infomration]] | [[Category:Patient infomration]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
A thyroid nodule is a growth (lump) in the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is located at the base of the neck.
What are the symptoms of Thyroid nodule?
Most thyroid nodules do not cause symptoms.
- Large nodules can press against other structures in the neck, causing symptoms such as:
- Goiter or an enlarged thyroid gland or lump(s) in the neck
- Hoarseness or changing voice
- Pain in the neck
- Problems breathing
- Problems swallowing
- Nodules that produce thyroid hormones will likely cause symptoms of overactive thyroid gland, including:
- Clammy skin
- Fast pulse
- Increased appetite
- Nervousness
- Restlessness
- Skin blushing or flushing
- Weight loss
- Thyroid nodules are sometimes found in people who have Hashimoto's disease, which may cause symptoms of an underactive thyroid gland, such as:
- Dry skin
- Face swelling
- Fatigue
- Hair loss
- Intolerance to cold
- Weight gain