{"product_id":"2940152891515","title":"Thyroid Nodule, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eThyroid nodule is medical disorder in which an abnormal swelling forms when the thyroid tissues starts to proliferate in one part of the thyroid gland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA thyroid nodule is a lump (growth) in the thyroid gland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe thyroid gland is located in the neck, just above where the collarbones meet in the middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWho are at risk of thyroid nodule?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Thyroid nodules are found 4x more in females than in male.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. However the thyroid nodules in males are more prone to malignancy than in females\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Thyroid nodules occur more in the 30-60 age group.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCauses:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThyroid nodules are growths of cells in the thyroid gland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese growths can be:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Not cancer (benign) or thyroid cancer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Fluid-filled (cysts)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. One nodule or a group of small nodules\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Producing thyroid hormones (hot) or not making thyroid hormones (cold)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Thyroid nodules are more frequent in women than in men.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. A person's chance of getting a thyroid nodule increases with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Only a few thyroid nodules are due to thyroid cancer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA thyroid nodule is more likely to be cancer if you:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Have a hard nodule\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Have a nodule that is stuck to nearby structures\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Have a family history of thyroid cancer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Have noticed a change in the voice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Are younger than 20 or older than 70\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Have a history of radiation exposure to the head or neck\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Are male\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCauses of thyroid nodules are not always found, but can include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Hashimoto's disease\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Lack of iodine in the diet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are the different types of Thyroid Nodules?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Solid - solid thyroid nodules that do not necessary feel hard\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Cystic - the nodules contain fluid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Benign - non malignant\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Malignant - cancerous\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are the symptoms and signs of Thyroid Nodules?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSymptoms:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost thyroid nodules do not cause symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are usually no obvious symptoms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBig thyroid nodules can press against structures in the neck, causing symptoms such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Obvious swelling in the thyroid gland\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoiter or an enlarged thyroid gland or lump in the neck\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Neck swelling -suggest presence of spread to the lymph node\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Hoarseness or changing voice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHoarseness of voice may occur if there is pressure on the vocal cord or recurrent nerve to vocal cord\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Pain in the neck\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Dyspnea or breathlessness if there is pressure on the trachea\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are problems breathing, especially when lying down flat\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Dysphagia or difficulty in swallowing due to pressure on the esophagus\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are also problems swallowing food\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNodules that produce thyroid hormones tend to produce symptoms of hyper-active thyroid gland, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Warm, sweaty skin\u003cbr\u003e2. Fast pulse\u003cbr\u003e3. Increased appetite\u003cbr\u003e4. Nervousness\u003cbr\u003e5. Restlessness\u003cbr\u003e6. Skin blushing or flushing\u003cbr\u003e7. Weight loss\u003cbr\u003e8. Irregular menstrual periods\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThyroid nodules are sometimes present in people with Hashimoto's disease, which may cause symptoms of an under active thyroid gland, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Dry skin\u003cbr\u003e2. Face swelling\u003cbr\u003e3. Fatigue\u003cbr\u003e4. Hair loss\u003cbr\u003e5. Feeling cold when other people do not\u003cbr\u003e6. Weight gain\u003cbr\u003e7. Irregular menstrual periods\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Thyroid Nodule\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Causes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Goiter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Thyroid Cancer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47103204131056,"sku":"2940152891515","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940152891515_p0.jpg?v=1764025089","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940152891515","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}