Growths in the thyroid gland, found in the front of the neck, are known as thyroid nodules. Most thyroid nodules require some sort of evaluation to be treated at the earliest possible stage. Let’s discuss thyroid nodule tests in this piece of content and also whether it can be prevented.
Thyroid nodule tests(Diagnosis)
One of the primary objectives of your doctor’s evaluation of a lump or nodule in your neck is to rule out malignancy. Your doctor could carry out any of the following procedures to identify and diagnose a thyroid nodule:
Physical exam
Since swallowing causes a thyroid gland nodule to move up and down, your doctor will usually ask you to swallow while examining your thyroid. Further, they will look for the symptoms of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.
Blood test
This test measures your blood’s thyroid hormone levels. Even though you may have nodules, your hormone levels are often normal. However, in certain instances, they may be abnormal and indicate thyroid illness.
Thyroid ultrasound
This imaging test makes images of your thyroid gland by using sound waves. This test provides the best information about the shape and structure of nodules. Moreover, it can help doctors distinguish solid nodules from cysts and identify whether there are many nodules. Further, it can also be used as guidance by doctors while doing a fine-needle aspiration biopsy.
Fine needle biopsy
A sample of cells is taken out of the nodule using a very fine needle during this process. Then the samples are sent for further evaluation to the laboratory to find cancerous or non-cancerous.
Thyroid scan
An isotope of radioactive iodine is injected into a vein in your arm during this test. After that, you lie on a table and a computer screen displays an image of your thyroid taken by a specific camera. This will provide your doctor with more details about the thyroid nodules and help in determining the possibility of cancer.
Is there a way to prevent thyroid nodules?
You cannot prevent the development of thyroid nodules, but you can lower your chance of getting them by managing specific risk factors like
*If you are obese, get to a healthy weight.
*If you smoke, try to quit.
*Make sure your diet contains adequate iodine
Treatment
Depending on the kind and cause of the nodule from the thyroid nodule tests, treatment will vary. Using the most recent technology, we at Eva cosmetic gynecology clinic offer non-surgical treatments for non-cancerous thyroid nodules. In some cases, surgery is needed to treat cancerous thyroid nodules.
To sum up
Thus, individuals with thyroid issues can depend on our team’s expertise. We offer scar-less robotic thyroid treatment with customized and compassionate care.
