Patient's question:
Because of a certain illness, I have been unable to stop taking medication for a long time. Due to the medication, my endocrine system has become problematic. Now, I want to stop taking the medication and regulate my body. What should I do about the large amount of pericardial effusion and nodular goiter?Doctor's answer:
Hello, welcome to consult. A 58-year-old male with recurrent large pericardial effusion, in addition to conditions such as thyroid nodules, goiter, and fibrosis. The first step should be a thorough thyroid function test to rule out hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism can lead to recurrent serous cavity effusion, and may even cause thyroid atrophic heart disease, resulting in heart function failure and pericardial effusion. It is necessary to identify the cause before further treatment.