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How Can An Enlarged Goitre In The Neck Area Be Treated?

Hello my 8 year old son is 100+ pounds and appear to have what appears to be a small enlarged goiter on his neck area. He is active and eats a regular balanced diet daily with few sugary / non-nutriou snacks,Thyroid issues run in my family on my mother s side of the family. Is there a blood test to detect if this is truly a goiter issue or possibly an over active thyroid? Thanks.
Wed, 30 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Yes, required investigations: Thyroid profile, TPO antibodies and USG scan of neck. Based on reports, we have to decide further workup.

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How Can An Enlarged Goitre In The Neck Area Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes, required investigations: Thyroid profile, TPO antibodies and USG scan of neck. Based on reports, we have to decide further workup. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.