Nodular goiter of the thyroid gland is quitea common problem that is often encountered in modern endocrinology practice. But it is worthwhile to understand that "goiter" is a generalized concept that indicates the presence in the tissues of the thyroid gland, which in turn can be both relatively harmless benign, and malignant neoplasms.
Why there is nodular goiter of the thyroid gland?
In fact, the causes of nodes andSeals in the tissues of the thyroid are not always known. In some cases, doctors associate such a disease with a deficiency of iodine. And the deficit of this element can be caused both by its insufficient quantity in food, and by the use of products and medicines, which slow down the processes of its assimilation in the body. There are also facts confirming that the appearance of seals can be associated with radioactive irradiation. Genetic heredity also takes place. The risk factors include thyroid cysts, as well as inflammatory processes in the gland tissues.
Nodular goiter of the thyroid: the main symptoms
In fact, the clinical picture can bedifferent depending on the form of the disease. For example, toxic diffuse-nodular goiter of the thyroid gland is accompanied by an increase in the secretory activity of the organ, which affects the amount of hormones produced. In such cases, the symptoms are very noticeable: increased sweating, irritability, heart palpitations, insomnia, disruption of the digestive tract.
At the same time, the nodal non-toxic goiterthyroid gland may not cause any external symptoms at all, since with such a form of the disease there are no violations of the hormonal background. Quite often the problem is discovered accidentally during palpation of the thyroid gland during medical examination or during the ultrasound process. The main signs appear only in the case of a strong and rapid proliferation of nodes, patients complain of a persistent hoarseness and a feeling of squeezing the throat. In some cases, there is also discomfort and soreness during a conversation or swallowing. With a strong increase in goiter, a subcutaneous bulge is visible on the neck.
Nodular goiter of the thyroid gland and methods of diagnosis
Of course, to confirm the presence of nodules andSealing can be done with ultrasound. Such testing also makes it possible to determine the number, size and location of localization of nodes. In addition, it is necessary to donate blood to the definition of hormones to find out whether the neoplasm affects the main functions of the thyroid gland. Obligatory is biopsy of the gland with further cytological examination of samples, this is the only way to know if the tumor is malignant.
Nodular goiter of thyroid gland and methods of treatment
In fact, therapy depends on the form and causeoccurrence of the disease. For example, in toxic goiter, where there is a change in the level of hormones, it is necessary to take special hormonal medications. If the nodules are small and do not affect the activity of the gland in any way, doctors can recommend a special diet and regular supervision. In the case of rapid growth neoplasm, surgical methods of treatment are used.
