What is a nodule in the thyroid gland? Is it fatal? doesit have a cure?
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The thyroid gland is composed of two lobes- right + left. When you have a nodule, that means either one or both of the lobes are swollen, or enlargened. This can happen for a few reasons: \n\n1) either you have thyroid problems and it's become larger (due to hyperthyroidism) -- this is usually the case when both lobes are enlargened equally.\n\n2) there is a cyst in one of your lobes. In this case only one lobe will be big while the other one remains the normal size.\n\n3) there is a cancer mass in your thyroid. Once again, most likely only one of your lobes will be bigger than the other.\n\nThe first two causes listed above are actually benign, meaning that it is not fatal. It can be easily cured by either medication, radiation or surgery. You will have to go see a doctor to see what's right for you.\n\nObviously the last cause, cancer, is not so harmless. If you suspect that, you should see a doctor right away. Although, thyroid cancer is pretty rare, and rarely is fatal. Most probably your treatment in this case would be radiation/chemo and surgery. But usually people do not die of thyroid cancer.\n\nHope this helps.
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Here is the number one source you will need while learning what to do with your illness.\n\nI was hyper, had Graves. Had it removed at 12, it grew back at 35 and had it removed again due to Hashimotos Thyroiditis and now I have nodules in a growing thyroid. Doc says I am very rare. Thyroids can regenerate and mine has several times! Please think long and hard about how to handle your situation and make sure you have a great Endo Dr. Also, have your IgG levels tested to see if you have an immune disorder as they are common among us Thyroid ill people.\n\nGood luck...stay strong and don't fret.\n\nOh...about forgot...your slow metabolisim will thank you if you eat like you are diabetic. The second link is for diets relating to diabetes. Also, stay away from soy products as it interferes with your thyroxin production. And lastly, drink lots of water to help flush your system.
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i am not familiar with graves disease, but my mom in law had a lump under her arm for thirty years, got it check out 25 years ago and they said it wasn't anything, but it started hurting this past year and she was diagnosed with malinoma cancer in the lump.\nJust because you had it checked out once doesn't mean it hasn't changed\n\n\nBesides that maybe you should get a second opinion.  I was diagnosed with cancer only after seeing like five dr.'s   most of them said nothing was wrong.  But when I had a lump in my neck the size of my fist and it hurt, I knew something was wrong.\n\nI am glad I went to get a second opinion.  Talk to another dr. if possible, or request another scan or even a biopsy.  you can never be too careful with your health.
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Yes, it's use the isotope 135 I or 125 I to treat the thyroid cancer, because in this gland exist a very efficient transporter of Iodine called NIS. This protein transport Iodine inside the cell where are produced the T3 & T4 hormones, that need Iodine for their synthesis. The enter of this radioactive iodine to the cell lead to the destruction of the cell and the destruction of the entire gland that contain the cancerigenus cells, so the cancer is over or is a big chance for this aim.
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I would see another Doctor. Synthroid is a common treatment for thyroid conditions, however without further details, Its impossible to say. \n\nAlso have a look at this information:\n\nhttp://search.yahoo.com/search?_adv_prop=web&x=op&ei=UTF-8&fr=fp-top&fr2=op&va=natural+thyroid&va_vt=any&vp_vt=any&vo_vt=any&ve_vt=any&vd=all&vst=0&vf=all&vm=i&fl=0&n=10
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I had a similar problem in 2000.  I had a 2cm nodule on my right thyroid, so they took that "lobe" of my thyroid out and left the other side, since there was no problem with my function.  The surgery went really well.  The surgeon made a larger than usual incision all across my neck so he could look at both sides, but sometimes, they can get away with only cutting on the side that they want to remove.  Either way, a really good surgeon will plan his incision in a place that will be mostly unnoticible, or where a common place for a neck wrinkle is or will be.\n\nI work weekends, so I had my surgery on Monday and did not take any time off.  I remember waking up very thirsty and was quite sore for the first few days, but after that, no problem.  You will kinda feel like Frankenstein, especially if the surgeon uses "staples" to keep his cut closed, but I think the use of staples decreases the chance of stitch infection and also decreases the scarring that can occur.  I was told to buy some "Mederma" to put on the area after the staples were removed, and to use triple antibiotic ointment while the wound was still healing.  The Mederma is a very good way to help heal the scar, it decreases scarring in most situations, and I even tried it on stretch marks after my first pregnancy.  Pretty good product that is a little pricey, but you only have one neck.\n\nI still get my thyroid checked once a year, and if my free TSH levels are ever off, my doctor will probably prescribe a hormone supplement, like synthroid, to keep me on track.  I hope you have just as easy a surgery as I did, and that you have no problems.  Make sure you have all the risks explained to you and that you feel comfortable with your doctor, which is advice I'd give to anyone about any surgical procedure.  Good Luck
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There is no "cure" for hyperthyroidism. Best treatment though is medication.
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My sister recovered completely from graves disease.  It took a couple of years, but she is perfectly fine (and she still has her thyroid!)
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It does depend a bit upon your condition.  You are urged to eat a much more properly balanced diet, of course. If you have not before, you MUST consult your doctor.  An untreated thyroid condition CAN be extremely dangerous as well as fatal. Thyroxin [the hormone from the thyroid gland] effects-literally-EVERY function of the body..including some mental processes such as memory.  The diet is of utmost importance to keep your body in it's healthiest condition making it better for you to fight, and deal with,the thyroid disease.
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do your eyes protruding?mine did ,when i had  the hyper thyroid,then my thyroid was removed with radio active iodine and  my eyes cleared up,but now im hypo,so its a catch 22, i know that  alot of doctors dont listen to  their patients sometime,but you need to speak with him,,,,,,good luck
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Yes. \nThyroglobulin levels are used to detect and track the progress of thyroid cancers. Among other things like differential diagnosis of Hashimoto's. If you do have Hashimoto's, it is a little more likely that you cancer than most people. \n A large increase in the size and number of thyroid cells, as in Hashimoto's, can increase this level. Was the increase in this level  rapid? \nDo you have any lumps or nodules in or on your thyroid glands?\n"Although the thyroid gland enlarges with Hashimoto's' thyroiditis and sometimes even has exaggerated contours called bossilations, Hashimoto's thyroiditis does not form discrete nodules or lumps in the thyroid. If you have Hashimoto's thyroiditis and a thyroid lump, it must be examined completely to insure that this nodule does not represent a cancer. This examination is usually done by needle biopsy to prove whether or not the thyroid lump is benign or malignant. Although you are unlikely to develop thyroid cancer and Hashimoto's thyroiditis together, you are at increased risk for a special type of thyroid cancer called a lymphoma which can be treated and cured if discovered early. Therefore, no thyroid nodule should be ignored."\n~ http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/thyroid/thyroiditis.html\n\nI assume you  are under the care of a physician, hopefully an endocrinologist. Please make an appointment to see him/her as soon as possible. It might be unimportant, but if it is not it is important to act quickly.\n~Gary RN
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It's not fatal but there's no cure.  It can be managed effectively with drugs, nutritional supplements, surgery or a combination of these.  The treatment depends on the location and severity, any complications and a person's response to previous treatment.  There can be for some long remissions, sometimes years, when there are no symptoms.  Unfortunately, the disease usually recurs at various time throughout a person's lifetime.  Predicting when either a remission or a relapse will occur just isn't possible.
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Is it cancer of the thyroid?
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http://www.medhelp.org/forums/thyroid/messages/644.html
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Just wanted to say that thyroid issues are not caused by a salt deficiency or any such absurdity, as suggested by a previous answer-giver.\n\nIn third-world countries, hypothyroidism is often caused by iodine deficiency, but this is very rare in Western countries because of our prolific use of iodized salt.  In those countries, upping your kelp (or other iodine-rich plant) intake might help, but if you're not suffering from an iodine deficiency, adding more iodine won't help.  \n\nMost likely, even homeopathic treatments for hypothyroidism in the Western world will consist of some form of animal-product or synthetically produced levothyroxine (otherwise known as T4), triiodothyronine (T3), or both in some combination.\n\nUntreated hypothyroidism is quite dangerous, and the standard medical treatment for it is relatively inexpensive.  In my opinion, you are taking your life (and certainly your health) in your hands if you try to treat yourself.  See a licensed medical professional (homeopath or otherwise) to help you decide on a course of treatment.\n\nIf your question pertains to HYPERthyroidism, your homeopath or doctor may suggest one or more of the following plants: Calcare phos, Calcarea carb, Lapis alb, Iodium, Thyroidinum, Spongia, and Lycopus.  However, only a healthcare professional can tell you what to do about thyroid issues.  Don't treat yourself.  It's dangerous.
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I was diagnosed with Graves disease when I was 9 and had radiation at 15,  I am now 32 with thyroid supplements I have lived a happy normal life.  It is very important that you get tested every 6 months to a year, your bodies needs for thyroid hormone can change with age and environment.  To my knowledge there is no nutritional cure. Graves disease is when your thyroid puts out to much hormone, I was on meds for 6 years with no result, I hope they work for you.  If you are concerned about the course of treatment your Doctor has suggested you may want to consider getting a second opinion.
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I havent  heard this disease  mentioned in a  long while.   It's  one  of the  autoimmune  diseases,    in  which   a  part of the body is attacked by the body itself, in this  case   the body part  affected is  the thyroid  gland.     I've   never  really  thought about it,  but I suppose  it   could  always be possible  that  these autoimmune  conditions may be  becoming more prevalent  because of  the increasing contamination of our air and  water.I always  wonder, too, about all these  "air fresheners", sprays  and spritzes ,scented  candles  and suchlike  that   are  constantly   being pitched  at us for this or that purpose..  Flying insect  sprays,  deodorant  sprays  and so on..   I stay away  from all that  stuff  myself.  LOLOL  I never heard   of  anybody  dying   from the smell of  sweat...  or  from having a  few  odd flies wandering  around  the  house.\n                                                                   Anyway,  Hashimoto's Disease is certainly  a  real condition,  and I  imagine  you could probably  get  a  lot of information  about it  off the internet.