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What causes thyroid nodules?
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Doctor of Medicine (MD) · 9 years of expThyroid nodules are solid, or fluid filled lumps developing in thyroid gland. This may be due to overgrowth of thyroid tissue, fluid filled cavities in the thyroid, chronic inflamm...Read more- Content medically reviewed byDr. Rakshith BharadwajMD, Internal MedicineView full profile onLinkedInA condition where lumps are formed in the thyroid gland. This causes breathing, difficulty in swallowing, and sudden weight loss.Certain types can be dangerous or life threatening if untreatedCommon (More than 200,000 cases per year in US)Treatable by a medical professionalOften requires lab test or imagingCan last several years or be lifelongCommon for ages 50 and olderMore common in femalesFamily history may increase likelihoodSource: Focus Medica . For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice. Learn more
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WEBLearn about thyroid nodules, their causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options from experts at Johns Hopkins. Most thyroid nodules are benign and can be treated with surgery or radiofrequency ablation.
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