I have Graves Disease with a goiter. Is a goiter that is 6cm considered large? If so what does that mean?

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I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism about 3 months ago. Although we think I have had it for closer to 18 months. I am a 24 year old female that is healthy other than this disease and a swollen abdominal lymphnode.
I think you're mixing up a goiter and a nodule. Although you may have both. 6cm is a huge nodule. What does your doctor say it means? Has it been biopsied?

If your doctor can't explain things to your satisfaction, you need to fire him and find someone who will.  (+ info)

Does glutathione can help cure my goiter or my hypertension problem?

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Unlikely..  (+ info)

Has anyone ever had a toxic thyroid goiter?

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i have to have a biopsy. i'm scared of course but i'm worried about that needle. can anyone share their experience with the same health problem? i keep cancelling my appointments. i've done my research but experience speak louder.
I work in Nuclear Medicine and we deal with thyroid issues all the time. I have seen many toxic multinodular goiters and if you need a biopsy you should have it done. The results that can occur from letting it get worse are much more drastic than a needle. Get it done.  (+ info)

I was just diagnosed with ms,and they did a spinal mri and found a goiter.?

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I'm going for an ultra sound tomorrow ,I know a goiter is the thyroid,could this be related to my ms?
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I have a goiter & bilateral cysts in my throat. Scheduled for radionuclide tests in a few days.?

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Seems that i feel the cysts mostly, it is awful pain! Has anyone experienced anything like this?I am wondering how it will be removed!
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Can Taho- a food in Philippines cause goiter if eaten everyday?

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taho- that white soya beans gelatin with syrup and sago
i may be wrong, but i think goiter is caused by a lack of iodine in ones diet. hence, iodized salt.  (+ info)

what is a goiter and if it is in the neck what does that mean?

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my dad went to the doctor and they told him he has a goiter in his neck is that dangerous?
Goiter is an enlargement of your thyroid gland — a small, butterfly-shaped gland weighing less than an ounce, located just below your Adam's apple in your neck. Hormones produced by your thyroid gland regulate all aspects of your metabolism, from the rate at which your heart beats to the speed at which you burn calories. Although generally not uncomfortable, goiter can interfere with swallowing or breathing.

One of the causes of goiter can be an iodine deficiency as the answerer above stated, but there are other possible causes of goiter. Some of the causes are serious, others are not.
Other causes of goiter:
*Graves' disease--This disease, an autoimmune disorder, is the most common cause of an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). In Graves' disease, antibodies produced by your immune system stimulate the thyroid to produce too much thyroxine. Normally, your immune system uses antibodies to help protect against viruses, bacteria and other foreign substances that invade the body. In Graves' disease, antibodies mistakenly attack your thyroid gland and occasionally the tissue behind your eyes and the skin of your lower legs. The overstimulation of your thyroid in Graves' disease results in uniform and nonpainful swelling of the thyroid gland.
*Hashimoto's disease--This disease, also called chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, is a common cause of an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Hashimoto's disease also is an autoimmune disorder and causes inflammation, which impairs your thyroid's ability to produce hormones. Then, your pituitary gland attempts to stimulate your thyroid gland to produce more thyroid hormones, causing your thyroid gland to enlarge.
*Multinodular goiter--In this condition, several nodules develop in both sides of your thyroid, resulting in overall enlargement of the gland. Multinodular goiter may occur with normal, low or excessive thyroid hormone production.
*Solitary thyroid nodules--A solitary nodule describes a single nodule that can occur in any part of your thyroid gland. Most nodules are noncancerous (benign) and don't lead to cancer.
*Thyroid cancer--Thyroid cancer is less common than benign thyroid nodules. Cancer of the thyroid often appears as an enlargement on one side of the thyroid.
*Inflammation--Thyroiditis is an inflammatory condition of the thyroid. Various types of thyroiditis can result in an enlargement of your thyroid gland. Some may cause thyroid pain, often aggravated by swallowing or pressure. Some types of thyroiditis are associated with hyperthyroidism, while others are associated with hypothyroidism.
*Pregnancy--A hormone produced during pregnancy, human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), may cause slight uniform enlargement of your thyroid gland.
*****I don't think that this is your dad's problem though. :o)

I would have your dad ask his physician what the cause is though he may have to have more tests done before his physician is really sure.

Check out this website for more information on types of tests and possible treatments for goiter.  (+ info)

I have just had a total Thyroidectomy due to a goiter, now I have started oroxine?

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Does anyone have any info for me concerning diet, what to look for what not to take, eat, any info at all. Ta
I would like some personal experience info eg diets, what food not to eat what other side effects u can hav. I hav a good doc but sometimes they don"t have all the answers
umm.. since goiter is caused by iodine deficiency, i'd assume you should eat foods containing iodine???

I'd talk to your dr. about this rather than ask people on here...

webmd.com is a good site too for medical advice  (+ info)

i have a goiter can i still have a normal pregnancy?

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i had a goiter since i was 17 years old...i would like to know if i can still have a normal pregnancy and do i have to plan it or can it just happen i was told that i would have to plan it because i would need to get some hormones shots before i can have my children i have been reading and its telling me that the doctor will just keep an eye on it is there any one who can help me with this issue? and will i have problems with the child like will there be something wrong with my baby?
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Each year, i have to get an ultrasound for a goiter on the right side of my thyroid. Any suggestions ?

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I am on synthroid for Hashimoto's disease but I am not sure if this is what I should be treated for as the dr is not sure if it is actually hashimoto's. Any input would be greatly appreciated
Hashi's can be diagnosed by testing for thyroid antibodies. So that can be verified

Synthroid is a synthetic form of the thyroid hormone T4. It replaces what the thyroid gland is no longer able to produce.

In the case of Hashi's, you should be given enough replacement hormone, of the proper type, to bring the TSH as close to zero as possible without the level of the thyroid hormones (Free T4 and Free T3) going so high as to cause you to become hyperthyroid (excess thyroid hormone).

By proper type I mean that for some folks synthetic T4 products (like synthroid) dont' work for us, either our bodies can not break them down to the absorbable stage and/or our bodies are not able to convert it to the active hormone, Free T3, for our body to be able to use to function.

It's another reason that it's a good idea to check your labs to be sure that they are running the correct tests to determine if your body is properly converting hormone, if it's not, you can take all the T4 you want and still be a miserable heap on the floor suffering from hypothyroidism (insufficient thyroid hormone)

If you are still dealing with goiter (enlarged thyroid) in the right lobe, that is suggesting that your dosage is not yet correct for your body's needs and/or your gland is dealing with continuing damage from the thyroid antibodies

A good first step would be to request copies of your labs so that you can see if your levels are where they need to be and that your dosage is correct. In my own experience ... a 'lets look at it next year to see if it's gotten any worse' attitude is unacceptable. I don't want it to be worse, I want it to be properly managed now.

IMHO That inexcusable work ethic, be it from laziness, greed, or lack of knowledge, is something we, as paying customers, should not have to tolerate.  (+ info)

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