Thyroid Nodule - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors- My Mediland

About- Thyroid nodules are solid or fluid-filled lumps that form within the thyroid (a small gland located at the base of the neck)

Symptoms-
Goitre
Pain and swelling at the base of the neck
Shortness of breath
Rapid or irregular heartbeat
Difficulty swallowing
Unexplained weight loss
Excessive Sweating
Essential Tremor
Nervousness
Hoarse voice
Muscle weakness

Causes-

Iodine deficiency

Overgrowth of normal thyroid tissue

Thyroid Cysts

Multinodular goitre

Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto’s disease

Thyroiditis

Risk Factors

X-rays performed on the thyroid in infancy or childhood

Preexisting thyroid condition, such as thyroiditis or Hashimoto’s disease

A family history of thyroid nodules

Older age 60 years or older

Specialists to visit
Endocrinologist
Otolaryngologist (ENT)

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References-
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.endocrineweb.com