Symptoms

Thyroid Nodule Symptoms

Thyroid nodules are usually asymptomatic. However, depending on their size, they may press on neighboring tissues like the trachea, causing a wide array of symptoms. Some of the symptoms associated with thyroid nodules may include:1

  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Pain
  • Tenderness
  • Persistent cough
  • Shortness of breath
  • Foreign body sensation in the neck
  • Enlarged neck

 

Additionally, nodules that are active may cause symptoms associated with excess thyroid hormone release. Common symptoms seen in patients with hyperfunctioning thyroid nodules may include:2

  • Tachycardia
  • Sweating
  • Tremors
  • Anxiety
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Heat intolerance
  • Gastrointestinal disturbances (usually diarrhea)
  • Bulging eyes, also known as exophthalmos (rare)

 

On the other hand, some rare conditions like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis may cause hypothyroidism. The symptoms associated with this autoimmune disorder affecting the thyroid gland may include: 2

  • Dry skin
  • Fatigue
  • Weight gain
  • Hair loss
  • Cold intolerance
  • Constipation
  • Menstrual irregularities
  • Depressed mood

 

Even though most thyroid nodules are benign, some signs and symptoms have been linked with a higher incidence of malignancy. Some of the key factors associated with thyroid cancer include:1

  • Firm and fixed nodules
  • Enlarged lymph nodes in the neck
  • Patients younger than 20 years old and/or older than 70 years
  • Prior history of thyroid carcinoma
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Request a consultation to meet with our RFA specialist who will review your imaging, labs and history to determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure, and the outcomes you can expect. Each person is an individual and should discuss the potential risks and benefits of thyroid RFA with our doctor to decide if this is the best option.
 

Consultations are available via an online video telehealth platform or in person in Los Angeles, California.  Why should you choose us? Read here.

1.) Steven K Dankle, M. D. (2021, July 15). Thyroid nodule: Background, clinical outline, diagnostic workup. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/127491-overview#a1

2.) Andre Hebra, M. D. (2021, June 14). Solitary thyroid nodule. Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/924550-overview#showall

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