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Enlarged thyroid, knots on neck, soft to the touch. Should I be worried?
I have a protruding or enlarged thyroid and about three years ago I notice a couple of knots by my neck but between my collarbone when I ask my doctor he said some people have those it s nothing to worry about but the have gotten bigger and are soft to the touch and since these have appeared I have gain weight I weigh more now than I did when I had my son I have never been a big person should I be worried and what kind of tests should I have done
Asked On : Thu, 8 Nov 2012
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Hi,
Just get your thyroid function tests done. Hypothyroidism might be the cause of your problems. You can consult endocrinologist for investigation & treatment. Also eat preferably iodized salt which will help in avoiding goiter formation.
Wish you good health.
Just get your thyroid function tests done. Hypothyroidism might be the cause of your problems. You can consult endocrinologist for investigation & treatment. Also eat preferably iodized salt which will help in avoiding goiter formation.
Wish you good health.
Answered: Mon, 12 Nov 2012
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