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An enlarged thyroid is also known as a thyroid goitre. Any situation in which the thyroid gland seems to be unnatural should be consulted with an endocrinologist. Full diagnostics consists of blood tests, imaging tests, i.e. ultrasound of the thyroid gland, in extreme cases an invasive test is performed – fine needle aspiration biopsy.
An enlarged thyroid is said to be when the thyroid gland increases in volume, which is calculated by means of formulas to which the dimensions of the thyroid gland determined in the ultrasound examination are substituted.
Enlarged thyroid gland – causes
According to statistics, an enlarged thyroid is a problem in people who are deficient in iodine. In Poland, on January 1, 1997, a regulation of the Minister of Health and Social Welfare came into force, which requires the production of table salt with the addition of potassium iodide, which is aimed at preventing the deficiency of the element. An enlarged thyroid is diagnosed more often in women.
Specialists classify goiter on the basis of:
- localization of enlarged thyroid gland tissue,
- hormonal activity of the thyroid gland,
- gland dysfunction.
The doctor who diagnoses and treats gland related diseases is an endocrinologist. An enlarged thyroid can result from:
- Hashimoto’s disease. At the onset of the disease, the gland visibly enlarges, has a hard structure, and the patient does not feel any pain during the examination.
- iodine deficiency. It is the most common factor causing the enlargement of the thyroid gland.
- an enlarged thyroid gland occurs in Graves’ disease.
- a thyroid tumor (they can be benign, malignant). With cancer, not only does the thyroid gland appear enlarged, but also the cervical lymph nodes.
- enlarged thyroid gland is a common ailment accompanying pregnant women.
- an enlarged thyroid can become active when the patient’s diet is improperly balanced and contains products not only containing iodine, but also those that cause its poor absorption and absorption.
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In most cases, an enlarged thyroid does not give any particular symptoms. Patients may experience discomfort in the neck area. Sudden onset of symptoms may suggest spontaneous bleeding into a thyroid cyst or thyroid nodule. A significantly enlarged thyroid gland can put a lot of pressure on the trachea, esophagus, which not only causes problems with swallowing, but also makes it difficult to breathe. The enlarged thyroid gland can also compress the laryngeal nerve, which results in the patient not only hoarseness, but also disturbs the correct phonation.
Take care of your thyroid today and drink it prophylactically and as an adjunct during the treatment period. For the thyroid gland – herbal and fruit tea with fucus. It is also worth ordering a set of ThyroMe Complex Health Labs supplements – daily thyroid support.
Enlarged thyroid gland – treatment
Treatment of an enlarged thyroid is usually conservative. The treatment should primarily focus on the cause of the ailments. If the cause is iodine deficiency, it should be supplemented through an appropriate diet, but also properly selected supplementation.
With an enlarged thyroid, the endocrinologist orders the use of antithyroid drugs, in more advanced cases, therapy with the radioactive iodine isotope is used.
Treatment of an enlarged thyroid gland requires surgical intervention in some cases. Surgery is necessary when the gland is compressing, has a retrosternal or mediastinal location. The doctor chooses the surgical solution when there is a suspicion of neoplastic disease of the thyroid gland.
Prophylactically to support the work of the thyroid gland, use ThyroidComplex Viridian – a dietary supplement in the form of capsules available on Medonet Market. We also recommend the natural EutroHerbs thyroid supplement – a herbal mixture available in a large economic can containing 120 g of herbs.