Patient's question:
My wife noticed that my neck has become much thicker than before recently, and my body has also experienced weight loss during this period. I've also been particularly sensitive to heat and constantly feel weak all over. So, I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up, and the doctor discovered that I have goiter.Hello, how is goiter treated? How effective is the treatment for goiter?
Doctor's answer:
First and foremost, it is essential to confirm the diagnosis before treatment. You should first perform a thorough thyroid ultrasound examination to understand the size, texture, and presence of nodules in the thyroid. Next, further tests should be conducted to assess thyroid function and thyroid autoantibodies to determine the cause of the thyroid enlargement. Based on your description of symptoms such as weight loss, fatigue, and heat intolerance, which indicate a high metabolic state, it is considered that you may have symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Further treatment with oral antithyroid medication may be recommended.