I had an mri to my neck due to an auto accident.They said one side of my thyroid was enlarged. Should I worry?

Question

My thyroid blood tests came back normal. I have a CT scan this Friday...

Answer 1

The odds are in your favor that it is nothing, but it should definitely be evaluated...just in case.

Answer 2

A goiter is an enlarged thyroid gland, which is a butterfly-shaped gland in the front of the neck. A goiter often causes a noticeable swelling in the neck.

A goiter can be caused by a lack of iodine in the diet, a tumor or nodule on the gland, a thyroid disease, or, rarely, cancer. In many parts of the world, goiters are most common in people who have hypothyroidism, in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone, related to a low-iodine diet.. In the United States, most people with goiters have chronic autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto's thyroiditis).

An enlarged thyroid may produce normal amounts of thyroid hormone, or it may produce less- or greater-than-normal amounts. Treatment for a goiter depends on the underlying cause.

Answer 3

You may have a nodular goiter cause by inadequate iodine intake. They are usually bilateral, but the other side may not be that big. A throid function test will rule out hyperthyroidism, and a scan of the thyroid with radioactive iodine can tell a lot about the cause of the enlargement. Cancer of the throid is possible, but I would put that behind throiditis or other causes of enlargement.

Answer 4

you don't necessarily need to worry. my mother had the same problem. there are different options depending on how it is affecting you. there is medication or even surgery. my mothers got to the point of surgery. she now only has 1/2 of her thyroid. it was a same day surgery, went very well. she is now having issues with the otherside, they are currently only doing observations. i would only advise you to beware of biopsies!! my mother said they are the worst thing!! hope that helps put you at ease, however, I am not a doctor so everything is only based on my own family's experience.

Answer 5

I would make an appointment to see an endocrinologist, and perhaps a thoracic or head and neck surgeon. They may want to order some other work up on you to see exactly what's going on. I wouldn't worry alot, but I would follow up on it in the immediate future to dismiss all worry.

Answer 6

No cause for worry. But u need a consultation.

Answer 7

Gosh! i dont knw abt these things..but i really am sorryy and i wish u a speedy recovery! best of luck!

Answer 8

ASK YOUR DOCTOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!