Thyroid nodules are not cancerous 95% of the time. Many times, the cause of thyroid nodules can’t be identified; however, there are some medical conditions that can cause them, including iodine ...

Iodine is an essential mineral. A diet low in iodine can cause thyroid nodules. This is uncommon in the U.S. because iodine is added to many foods. This is an unexplained overgrowth of thyroid tissue.

The great majority of thyroid nodules aren’t serious and don’t cause symptoms. Thyroid cancer accounts for only a small percentage of thyroid nodules. You often won’t know you have a thyroid ...

While most thyroid nodules are harmless, some can grow large enough to cause discomfort or, in rare cases, signal something more serious. We spoke to Dr Naveen Chandrashekhar, Consultant ...

We also discuss the causes and what happens after a doctor detects a hypoechoic nodule. If a thyroid nodule is big enough, it can cause a lump or swelling in the neck that a person might be able ...

The bigger the thyroid nodules are, the more issues they may cause. Often, symptoms include hoarseness and neck pain. Thyroid nodules can lead to thyroid glands that are visible in the neck ...

The majority of thyroid nodules are small, can’t be felt by touch and do not cause symptoms. They are caused by an overgrowth of cells in the thyroid gland. In a few people, the nodules grow and ...

Treatment for thyroid nodules will depend on their type and cause. If a doctor has declared a nodule benign from tests, they will monitor the person closely with physical exams and an ultrasound ...