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Query: Hello doctor,I am a 62-year-old male with a history of IgA nephropathy for the past 13 years. I am currently being treated with Cardace 10 mg, Stamlo 5 mg, Rosuvas 10 mg, and fish oil capsules for this condition.Additionally, I have multiple thyroid nodules, which are being monitored without any spe... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing and I understand your concern. The nodule is hypoechoic, but there is no mention of other features like echogenic deposits, height>width, or irregular borders, which are essential to categorize it as TIRADS IV. However, I recommend obtaining a... Read Full »
What is the iodine content of the pill used in thyroid scans?
Query: Hi doctor,I had a thyroid uptake scan done about a week ago. I was given radioactive iodine 123 (orange and blue pill) 273 uci for the test. I had an odd reaction to the iodine pill that I believe to be either the Wolff-Chaikoff effect or the Jod Basedow effect. So, How much iodine was in the pill, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Radioactive Iodine I-123 or I-131 is given mostly to hyperthyroid patients for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Mostly it leads to recovery from hyperthyroidism within 12 hours of the treatment. The dosage depends entirely on your trii... Read Full »
What is the treatment for a 1.5-inch thyroid nodule?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been monitoring a nodule on my left thyroid for about the past 12 years. It has grown and is now 1.5 inches. Attached are the reports from a recent ultrasound, nuclear medicine thyroid uptake or scan, and biopsy. My blood levels have usually always been normal, however, in the l... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and the reports that you have attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). It does seem like your thyroid nodule has considerably enlarged and now turned overactive. In my opinion, it would be better to get it removed surgi... Read Full »