How is it treated?
2006-08-04 05:08:32 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
It is supposed to be caused by not enough iodine, but I used iodized salt all my life and I still got one. It can be treated with a small dose of thyroid hormone, so the thyroid doesn't have to work as hard. If it gets too big, it is treated with surgery.
2006-08-04 06:00:30 · answer #1 · answered by pennypincher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think one is genes or something like the environment, I'm not sure so don't count me on that, and I think it can be cured with medication or exercise, but it's best to see a doc about this.
One time the doctor thought I also had an enlarged thyroid in my early teens, but it was negative. I think enlarged thyroid makes you also more suseptible to illnesses like diabetes and high blood pressure. stuff like that.
2006-08-04 05:26:13 · answer #2 · answered by Suzy Suzee Sue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋