What is the difference between an enlarged thyroid gland and a thyroid nodule?

Updated on healthy 2024-06-23
26 answers
  1. Anonymous users2024-02-12

    Thyroid nodules and goiter belong to two different concepts, and the specific differences are as follows:

    1. Thyroid nodules: refers to the mass in the thyroid gland with a different texture from the surrounding thyroid tissue. On ultrasound, the echo of thyroid nodules is different from that of surrounding tissues;

    2. Goiter: refers to the uniform enlargement of the entire thyroid gland without obvious histological differences. There is no significant difference between diffuse swelling and swelling caused by inflammation on ultrasonography.

  2. Anonymous users2024-02-11

    Goiter is caused by iodine deficiency, commonly known as the big neck.

    One of the causes of thyroid nodules is that eating too much iodine is a tumor (even if it is malignant, it is a trivial matter, so don't worry too much).

    Nodules are multiple, not too large, not calcified, non-malignant, no growth in lymphoid areas, and can be suppressed by medication.

    Multiple nodules are calcified or malignant, even if they are small, they should be prescribed.

    Calcified nodules only that are not malignant do not require removal of the thyroid gland.

    Malignant nodules require removal of the thyroid gland and then lifelong use of Alpha (to help endocrine and not cause adverse effects on the body).

    The thyroid gland is an endocrine organ, of course, it is well preserved, but if the nodule is malignant, then.

    About the possibility of **:1The nodule is not cleaned (especially the malignant nodule If it is not cleaned up, there is a possibility of ** a few months after surgery) 2Not eating and drinking, working and resting according to the requirements 3Prone to tantrums, too much stress, too much radiation exposure.

    As for whether you can take health supplements and whether it will affect you if you have had surgery, please consult a professional doctor based on your physical condition.

  3. Anonymous users2024-02-10

    First, ** is different.

    1. Thyroiditis. A variety of causes such as autoimmune viral infections, bacterial infections, fungal infections, chronic sclerosis, radiation injury, granulomas, and drug trauma are all associated with the onset of thyroiditis.

    Bacterial infections such as staphylococcus, streptococcus, pneumococcus, etc., can cause acute thyroiditis.

    2. Thyroid nodules include hypertrophic nodular goiter, neoplastic nodules, cysts and inflammatory nodules.

    Second, the symptoms are different.

    1. The clinical manifestations of thyroiditis are Hashimoto's thyroiditis, subacute thyroiditis, ** thyroiditis, and postpartum thyroiditis.

    2. The clinical manifestations of thyroid nodules are nodular goiter, nodular toxic goiter and inflammatory nodules.

    3. Different diagnostic methods.

    1. Thyroiditis can be based on medical history, clinical symptoms, goiter and other signs combined with laboratory serum thyroid hormone levels and thyroid iodine uptake rate. Tests such as thyroid autoantibodies can make the diagnosis.

    2. Thyroid nodules can be diagnosed by serum thyroid-stimulating hormone and thyroid hormone, measurement of serum calcitonin level, trithyroid ultrasonography, and thyroid scintigraphy.

    Encyclopedia 1 Thyroiditis.

  4. Anonymous users2024-02-09

    Goiter is caused by iodine deficiency, commonly known as the big neck.

    One of the causes of thyroid nodules is that eating too much iodine is a tumor (even if it is malignant, it is a trivial matter, so don't worry too much).

    Nodules are multiple, not too large, not calcified, non-malignant, no growth in lymphoid areas, and can be suppressed by medication.

    Multiple nodules are calcified or malignant, even if they are small, they should be prescribed.

    Calcified nodules only that are not malignant do not require removal of the thyroid gland.

    Malignant nodules require removal of the thyroid gland and then lifelong use of Alpha (to help endocrine and not cause adverse effects on the body).

    The thyroid gland is an endocrine organ, of course, it is well preserved, but if the nodule is malignant, then.

    About the possibility of **:1The nodule is not cleaned (especially the malignant nodule If it is not cleaned up, there is a possibility of ** a few months after surgery) 2Not eating and drinking, working and resting according to the requirements 3Prone to tantrums, too much stress, too much radiation exposure.

    As for whether you can take health supplements and whether it will affect you if you have had surgery, please consult a professional doctor based on your physical condition.

  5. Anonymous users2024-02-08

    Are thyroid nodules the same as enlarged thyroid?

  6. Anonymous users2024-02-07

    The place that distinguishes the masses. It's not just technology and equipment that are ahead of the curve.

  7. Anonymous users2024-02-06

    Hello, goiter is caused by iodine deficiency, thyroid nodules are caused by the hyperplasia of the thyroid gland itself, which can be benign or malignant, relatively speaking, thyroid nodules, its degree of harm is far greater than that of goiter.

  8. Anonymous users2024-02-05

    Hello, thyroid nodules are a common disease, especially in middle-aged women. Thyroid nodules can be divided into two types: benign nodules and malignant nodules, most of which are benign nodules and very few malignant nodules. Thyroid nodules can be single or multiple, and multiple nodules are more common than single nodules.

    It is recommended that you go to the hospital as soon as possible for thyroid nuclear scan, thyroid function, local acupuncture cytology, etc., to clarify its nature before targeting**.

  9. Anonymous users2024-02-04

    Goiter can be clearly visible in appearance and is divided into endemic and sporadic enlargement, but the thyroid gland function is normal. Thyroid nodules are different, it has many complications, it can develop into thyroiditis, thyroid tumors, etc., and the incidence is very high, there is no obvious change from the appearance, mainly internally.

  10. Anonymous users2024-02-03

    Thyroid nodules are no different from thyroid masses, they are all the same. Only pathological differences can be made, thyroid nodules can be single or multiple, multiple nodules have a higher incidence than single nodules, but the incidence of thyroid cancer in single nodules is higher. A thyroid nodule is a lump in the thyroid gland that moves up and down with the thyroid gland with the act of swallowing.

  11. Anonymous users2024-02-02

    Thyroid tumors are benign and malignant, the vast majority of which are benign tumors and a few are cancerous. Benign thyroid tumors themselves are not serious, and there are usually no obvious symptoms in the tumor. However, if it is not timed, the tumor will grow day by day, and some patients with large tumors will have symptoms such as dyspnea, difficulty swallowing, and hoarseness because the tumor compresses the trachea, esophagus, and recurrent laryngeal nerve.

  12. Anonymous users2024-02-01

    Patients with thyroid nodules should not eat foods that are too high in salt, such as mustard: mustard belongs to the cruciferous family of vegetables, which can cause iodine absorption, reduce thyroid hormone synthesis, and greasy and fried foods. Foods that contain too much iodine should be avoided from seafood, such as kelp, shrimp, and seaweed.

    A good diet has a positive effect on the recovery of thyroid disease. In addition, patients with thyroid diseases such as nodules must have a good attitude, actively and scientifically ** disease, and can often drink Bajiu Shu Yiyi tea, which is good for thyroid recovery!

  13. Anonymous users2024-01-31

    The early symptoms of thyroid nodules are more obvious, mainly found on the thyroid body single or multiple different sizes, round or oval, smooth surface, non-adherent with the surroundings, can move up and down with swallowing, which is some of the initial manifestations.

    Generally speaking, it is not perceptible, and can only be found under the B-ultrasound. When you say that the neck is getting bigger, this is a case where the nodule is very large.

  14. Anonymous users2024-01-30

    Guidance: Nodular goiter is a type of simple goiter, which mostly evolves from diffuse goiter and belongs to simple goiter. Nodular goiter generally does not show functional changes, and the patient's basal metabolic rate is normal; However, when the nodule is large, it can compress the trachea, esophagus, blood vessels, nerves, etc., causing various symptoms.

  15. Anonymous users2024-01-29

    Goiter is caused by iodine deficiency, commonly known as the big neck.

    One of the causes of thyroid nodules is that eating too much iodine is a tumor (even if it is malignant, it is a trivial matter, so don't worry too much).

    Nodules are multiple, not too large, not calcified, non-malignant, no growth in lymphoid areas, and can be suppressed by medication.

    Multiple nodules are calcified or malignant, even if they are small, they should be prescribed.

    Calcified nodules only that are not malignant do not require removal of the thyroid gland.

    Malignant nodules require removal of the thyroid gland and then lifelong use of Alpha (to help endocrine and not cause adverse effects on the body).

    The thyroid gland is an endocrine organ, of course, it is well preserved, but if the nodule is malignant, then.

    About the possibility of **:1The nodule is not cleaned (especially the malignant nodule If it is not cleaned up, there is a possibility of ** a few months after surgery) 2Not eating and drinking, working and resting according to the requirements 3Prone to tantrums, too much stress, too much radiation exposure.

    As for whether you can take health supplements and whether it will affect you if you have had surgery, please consult a professional doctor based on your physical condition.

  16. Anonymous users2024-01-28

    Simple goiter is commonly known as "thick neck", "big neck" or "gall neck". It is a compensatory goiter predominantly iodine deficiency, which is more common in young women and is generally not accompanied by thyroid dysfunction. Sporadic goiter can lead to similar results due to a variety of **, that is, the body's demand for thyroid hormone increases, or thyroid hormone production disorder, the body is in a relative or absolute state of thyroid hormone insufficiency, and serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) secretion increases, resulting in hyperplasia of thyroid tissue.

    Thyroid nodules refer to a mass in the thyroid gland, which can move up and down with the thyroid gland with the action of swallowing, which is a common clinical condition and can be caused by a variety of **. Thyroid nodules can be divided into single and multiple nodules, and the size, location, texture, function, and clinical significance of the nodules varies.

  17. Anonymous users2024-01-27

    There are differences:1A thyroid nodule is a mass of abnormal structure in one or more tissues within the thyroid gland for a variety of reasons.

    Prevalence in the general population ranges from 3% to 7%. 2.The ** classification of thyroid nodules mainly includes:

    nodular goiter; neoplastic nodules; Cyst; inflammatory nodules, etc. 3.Nodular goiter is a type of thyroid nodule that, like an apple and a fruit, is different.

  18. Anonymous users2024-01-26

    Simple goiter is generally caused by iodine deficiency, or thyroid cyst, which has no obvious effect on the body. Thyroid nodules usually cause changes in thyroid function, and most often cause hyperthyroidism.

  19. Anonymous users2024-01-25

    Hello, there is no difference between this, it all means that there is a mass in the thyroid gland, and if you want to know the nature of the mass, the best standard is to take out the tumor and send it for pathological examination.

  20. Anonymous users2024-01-24

    Goiter: It is a simple goiter, commonly known as "thick neck", "big neck" or "gall neck". It is a compensatory goiter mainly due to iodine deficiency, which is a type of thyroid nodule. The doctor will give you the answer.

  21. Anonymous users2024-01-23

    Hello, thyroid nodules and goiter are both thyroid diseases, goiter is caused by iodine deficiency, thyroid nodules are caused by the hyperplasia of the thyroid gland itself, which can be benign or malignant, relatively speaking, thyroid nodules, its degree of harm is far greater than that of goiter.

    According to the description of your condition, your nodule mass is relatively large at present, so it is recommended to operate in advance**, the operation can be completely or partially resected, **It is unlikely, but you need to pay attention to timely replenishment of thyroxine after surgery, because after cutting, the thyroid gland is missing, so it is necessary to supplement the drug in time, and spirulina can be eaten.

  22. Anonymous users2024-01-22

    In the early stage of thyroid nodules, the symptoms are not more significant, only reflected in the thyroid body, the appearance is not smooth, the texture is hard, there is no pain and sadness, the growth rate is faster, the morphology is not legal, the gait is poor, and the later stage can grow rapidly and show the voice, swallowing, breathing, etc., choose a regular thyroid hospital.

  23. Anonymous users2024-01-21

    Goiter is the most common clinical manifestation of thyroid disease. Some thyroid disorders may have only an enlarged thyroid gland without other clinical manifestations. Goiter is common in endemic goiters, sporadic goiters, and hyperiodine goiters; thyroid enlargement due to benign and malignant thyroid tumors; Chronic lymphoid thyroiditis, subacute thyroiditis, ** thyroiditis and other thyroid inflammatory diseases; and hyperthyroidic goiter.

    Nodules develop during the process of gland proliferation and recovery, and most are multinodular goiters and a few are single nodular goiters.

  24. Anonymous users2024-01-20

    Are thyroid nodules the same as enlarged thyroid?

  25. Anonymous users2024-01-19

    There is no difference between this, it all means that there is a mass in the thyroid gland, and if you want to know the nature of the mass, the best standard is to remove the tumor and send it for pathological examination.

  26. Anonymous users2024-01-18

    Thyroid tumors are actually a type of thyroid nodules, so let's talk about thyroid nodules first. Thyroid nodules are abnormal clumps of one or more tissue structures in the thyroid gland caused by various causes, that is, one or more of these small lumps appear in the thyroid gland, that is, thyroid nodules.

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