Dr. Sugreev Singh
Internal Medicine
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Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
The right side of my thyroid was removed two years back due to enlargement. After removal, testing was done, and no cancer was detected. My remaining left side has always been slightly enlarged, but it becomes slightly bigger over the past month, and when pressure is applied, there is a small amount of pain and discomfort. Is this something that can be treated with medication, or the left side need removal too?
Hi,
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As you mentioned, it is increasing in size, so in that case, you should do your thyroid function test and USG (ultrasound) examination of that remaining part. If it is normal swelling, then it can be treated with medicines. Otherwise, the remaining part also has to be removed if persistent growth is seen. Did you do a thyroid test recently? What was your previous diagnosis?
Please answer so I can help accordingly.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
Sorry doctor, I wrote the wrong duration of my thyroid removal. Actually, it was done 12 years back. I have not had my levels checked recently. I checked it before a few years, but my levels were in the normal range then. I do not remember if they gave a name for diagnosis, but I was told that a nodule had burst, and the gland was filled with pus and blood. They tried to drain, but I got nauseous from the procedure, so the doctor stopped and opted to have it removed as it was cutting off the airway.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
It means you have nodules, and there was pus collection due to infection. So the best method is drainage only. You should do your routine check-up again, see if there is pus, and then go for drainage. This time you can take a tablet for nausea before your procedure starts, so you do not have a nauseous feeling. If it is continuously increasing in size, then management should be done. So please go to your doctor and do the tests. Then only treatment is possible. If it is a new infection and swelling, then it can be treated with medicines only. But please do a USG examination and blood test. Later on, you can send me the reports, so I will explain to you everything or prescribe you medicine accordingly if needed.
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