can a small nodular left goiter be made to shrink back to normal size with drugs...my result say normal thyroid hormone...

Mzora:
can a small nodular left goiter be made to shrink back to normal size with drugs...my result say normal thyroid hormone...

If the result showed a Euthyroid activity, then goitre may be nontoxic. In this case,it is to be watched as it may redress seemly by itself.

2Ballz:


If the result showed a Euthyroid activity, then goitre may be nontoxic. In this case,it is to be watched as it may redress seemly by itself.

thanks. yes my result shows euthyroidism...nd scan also says everything is fine jst a nodular goitre of the left thyroid.was still asked to do fnac,but forgot to ask if drugs can shrink it back to normal since it is still small.what are my options?so it doesn't get bigger.

@Desanta please see this.

Mzora:
thanks. yes my result shows euthyroidism...nd scan also says everything is fine jst a nodular goitre of the left thyroid.was still asked to do fnac,but forgot to ask if drugs can shrink it back to normal since it is still small.what are my options?so it doesn't get bigger.

Can I know if it is uninodular or multinodular lateral limit of the left side?

2Ballz:


Can I know if it is uninodular or multinodular lateral limit of the left side?

I guess uninodular means one.it is just one on the left side.thanks

Mzora:
I guess uninodular means one.it is just one on the left side.thanks

I am sure that you may have a nontoxic uninodular goitre. There is no easy relief to this. Kindly try on FNAC if it has any lesion instinct to it,after which it will be removed.

2Ballz:


I am sure that you may have a nontoxic uninodular goitre. There is no easy relief to this. Kindly try on FNAC if it has any lesion instinct to it,after which it will be removed.

sorry please explain what you mean by 'lesion instinct' to me in lay man term...I don't understand..by removed u mean surgery

@2Ballz it doesnt have wound or injury...and not big at all.just concerned so it doesn't get bigger.is surgery the last option I have? is it also necessary I do the fnac?(kinda scared of the procedure)

Mzora:
@2Ballz it doesnt have wound or injury...and not big at all.just concerned so it doesn't get bigger.is surgery the last option I have? is it also necessary I do the fnac?(kinda scared of the procedure)

1. FNAC to ascertain if the nodule has changing cells with respect to its parenchymas,which I doubt. Anyway,just do it to avoid a regret not doing it.

2.a. Watching may be necessary as to see if it is growing in size or not. If it is not,probably it may not be a lesion and thus may not need a removal. But if it is,for your comfort it may be removed.

2.b. Procedure is no time wasting and largely pain free.

2Ballz:


1. FNAC to ascertain if the nodule has changing cells with respect to its parenchymas,which I doubt. Anyway,just do it to avoid a regret not doing it.

2.a. Watching may be necessary as to see if it is growing in size or not. If it is not,probably it may not be a lesion and thus may not need a removal. But if it is,for your comfort it may be removed.

2.b. Procedure is no time wasting and largely pain free.

thank u so much.I appreciate your help...would do the fnac

Mzora:
can a small nodular left goiter be made to shrink back to normal size with drugs...my result say normal thyroid hormone...

Hi Ma, were you able to get an effective Goitre treatment/ remedy/ supplement ? Pls, i anticipate your quick response. Thanks.

HolyTitus:
Hi Ma, were you able to get an effective Goitre treatment/ remedy/ supplement ? Pls, i anticipate your quick response. Thanks.

you should see an endocrinologist...u will do some test.then your doc will advice u on what to do.In my case,my result said normal thyroid hormone,so my consultant didn't prescribe any drug for me.did fnac test,yet to pick it up...will do that today.so I'll retest after a while to see if there are any changes in my thyroid hormone level...meanwhile my doc said for cosmetic reasons I can opt for surgery..but I don't want that now as mine is still small and not very notice able.

Mzora:
you should see an endocrinologist...u will do some test.then your doc will advice u on what to do.In my case,my result said normal thyroid hormone,so my consultant didn't prescribe any drug for me.did fnac test,yet to pick it up...will do that today.so I'll retest after a while to see if there are any changes in my thyroid hormone level...meanwhile my doc said for cosmetic reasons I can opt for surgery..but I don't want that now as mine is still small and not very notice able.

Oh, Thanks for the swift response, Ma... Actually, she has undergone all the Goitre what have you tests and diagnosis; she already has all the results sef - but her Endocrinologist consultant (something like that) said the size of her Goitre can't be operated on yet; that it can still be treated with some prescribed drugs. But as nature would have it; she came across some traditional Indian doctors here in Nigeria; and they gave her some drugs - that it would work magic within 3 Months. It did actually reduced the size of Goitre drastically to an unnoticeable size in the first 2 Months except when you're a few inches from her.... The issue now is that I'm now far away from home - i couldn't monitor the remaining 1 month; whenever we talk over the phone; i don't always like to bring up the Goitre of a thing in order to avoid emotions creeping up. I APOLOGISE FOR MY LONNNNNGGG EPISTLE. I was scouring for a possible solution prior my arrival just in case Indians drug didn't yield out the result we wanted not until i stumbled on your NL page and someone advised FNAC as the possible solution. She's afraid that the final final final outcome of the consultant would profer operation as the solution; she's in her late forties and she still does visit the Consultant in every 2months interval for monitoring. I'm just seeking for other possible means where it can be treated. Thanks for your Patience, Ma.

HolyTitus:
Oh, Thanks for the swift response, Ma... Actually, she has undergone all the Goitre what have you tests and diagnosis; she already has all the results sef - but her Endocrinologist consultant (something like that) said the size of her Goitre can't be operated on yet; that it can still be treated with some prescribed drugs. But as nature would have it; she came across some traditional Indian doctors here in Nigeria; and they gave her some drugs - that it would work magic within 3 Months. It did actually reduced the size of Goitre drastically to an unnoticeable size in the first 2 Months except when you're a few inches from her.... The issue now is that I'm now far away from home - i couldn't monitor the remaining 1 month; whenever we talk over the phone; i don't always like to bring up the Goitre of a thing in order to avoid emotions creeping up. I APOLOGISE FOR MY LONNNNNGGG EPISTLE. I was scouring for a possible solution prior my arrival just in case Indians drug didn't yield out the result we wanted not until i stumbled on your NL page and someone advised FNAC as the possible solution. She's afraid that the final final final outcome of the consultant would profer operation as the solution; she's in her late forties and she still does visit the Consultant in every 2months interval for monitoring. I'm just seeking for other possible means where it can be treated. Thanks for your Patience, Ma.

good she is already seeing a doc....my consultant didn't mention any drug to me...maybe cos mine was non toxic and normal thyroid hormone level as at the time I tested.fnac is not a possible solution but one of the test I was asked to do... the two options he gave me was 1st wait and see approach so he will know if it will increase in size 2nd is surgery for cosmetic reason to feel and look nice without anyone asking u want is wrong with your neck.he even referred me to the surgical dept for expert advice....but I don't think I want to do that now.mine is still small and not very noticeable just taking precautionary measures so it doesn't increase in size.which hospital is she using?

Mzora:
good she is already seeing a doc....my consultant didn't mention any drug to me...maybe cos mine was non toxic and normal thyroid hormone level as at the time I tested.fnac is not a possible solution but one of the test I was asked to do... the two options he gave me was 1st wait and see approach so he will know if it will increase in size 2nd is surgery for cosmetic reason to feel and look nice without anyone asking u want is wrong with your neck.he even referred me to the surgical dept for expert advice....but I don't think I want to do that now.mine is still small and not very noticeable just taking precautionary measures so it doesn't increase in size.which hospital is she using?

Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State, Ma.

HolyTitus:
Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State, Ma.

OK.

Mzora:
OK.

Yeah Ma. which hospital are you using too ?

HolyTitus:
Yeah Ma. which hospital are you using too ?

luth,lagos

Mzora:
luth,lagos

Mzora:
luth,lagos

Okay, Ma; Please, i'll like to implore you to never allow it to debar you from undergoing outdoor activities that you love most just because of questions you think people may ask; i want you to know that we can never control things life throws at us; but we can control the way we react with them - It is called perception... I pray that God sees us through this. Amen.

HolyTitus:
Okay, Ma; Please, i'll like to implore you to never allow it to debar you from undergoing outdoor activities that you love most just because of questions you think people may ask; i want you to know that we can never control things life throws at us; but we can control the way we react with them - It is called perception... I pray that God sees us through this. Amen.

thank u so much.I appreciate your kind words.most times when I think of the money spent doing test here and there...I become emotional.but I believe all is well.thanks once again.

Mzora:
thank u so much.I appreciate your kind words.most times when I think of the money spent doing test here and there...I become emotional.but I believe all is well.thanks once again.

Yeah, That's the spirit - All is well, Ma. Please, i want you to put off the thought of the money wasted off your mind; i know it's hasn't been easy for almost everyone in these recessed economy but what do we do ??!! Kosi .... What is money when the state of our health will always remain imperative - Our health will always be our wealth no matter how much money we possess; as long we're in sound state of health; lots of opportunity abounds to make more money and share the happiness with our loved ones. I see it as a trying period; but i believe everything would surely be all right, Ma - you don't have to believe me. It surely will.

HolyTitus:
Yeah, That's the spirit - All is well, Ma. Please, i want you to put off the thought of the money wasted off your mind; i know it's hasn't been easy for almost everyone in these recessed economy but what do we do ??!! Kosi .... What is money when the state of our health will always remain imperative - Our health will always be our wealth no matter how much money we possess; as long we're in sound state of health; lots of opportunity abounds to make more money and share the happiness with our loved ones. I see it as a trying period; but i believe everything would surely be all right, Ma - you don't have to believe me. It surely will.

thanks once again...health is truly wealth.