Currently, many doctors do not biopsy an overactive (toxic) thyroid nodule due to the belief that the chance of cancer is low. However, there is growing evidence to show that the prevalence of thyroid cancer in overactive hyperthyroid nodules is 8.2% to 29%, which is...
Thyroid nodule ablation is a minimally invasive procedure doctors use toshrink or destroy abnormal thyroid tissue. There are different methods to ablate thyroid nodules, including radiofrequency, microwave, ultrasound, and laser energy. All of these methods are...
Inflammation of the thyroid can happen soon after delivery (postpartum thyroiditis). This inflammation can cause production of too much thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism) followed by not enough production of thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism). Symptoms that can occur...
Thyroid nodules are growths that develop from the thyroid gland. They are most common in older women. Nearly 80% of women aged 80 will have a thyroid nodule. The majority of nodules are benign (non-cancerous) but emerging data shows that the risk of having a malignant...
Iodine drops are commonly prescribed “to help the thyroid”. However, excess use of iodine drops can cause the thyroid gland to produce too little or too much natural thyroid hormone. We recommend not using extra iodine supplementation beyond the...
