Best Medicine Ep 21: How to treat thyroid disease
More than 12% of Americans will develop a thyroid condition at some point, with women at greater risk than men.
If a family member has thyroid disease, inform your doctor, as thyroid conditions often run in families. Since thyroid symptoms can be subtle, diagnosis may sometimes be delayed. Consult your doctor if you feel noticeably different from usual. A simple blood test can check your thyroid hormone levels and help determine if your thyroid is the cause. Lumps in the neck are fairly common and usually not life-threatening.
If a lump or nodule appears suspicious, a biopsy may be necessary to check for cancerous or abnormal cells. This is done using a thin needle where a small sample of tissue is removed and examined. If thyroid cancer is suspected, a more detailed biopsy with molecular testing or advanced imaging techniques may be used. By combining these tests, we can accurately diagnose and recommend course of treatment. Treatment depends on the specific condition and its underlying cause.
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