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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
==History and Symptoms== | |||
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 | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
History and Symptoms
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