Patient's question:
I am 45 years old this year, and I am getting older. My son, who often works outside, doesn't trust my health. Last week, he took me to the hospital for a thorough check-up. The doctor said I have bilateral nodular goiter. I don't understand what nodular goiter is, and I don't want to worry my son either. I would like to ask, is there any treatment for this disease?Doctor's answer:
For the "nodular goiter" that you have preliminarily discovered through careful examination, further tests are still needed. This mainly involves determining how thyroid hormone secretion has changed and assessing the nature of the nodules. It is recommended that you schedule a follow-up visit to a higher-level hospital, specifically to the department of thyroid and breast surgery or endocrinology. During the visit, tests such as thyroid function tests, thyroid ultrasound, and thyroid ECT should be conducted. Based on the results of these different tests, the next treatment plan can be prepared.