I have a lump on my neck that isn't painful but an ultrasound showed it's a nodule near my thyroid gland. My doctor recommended surgery but I'm hesitant. What other options do I have or should I consider before going for surgery?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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Thyroid nodules are very common, and they're usually not a cause for concern. However, it's still important to see your healthcare provider if you notice a lump on your thyroid (in the front of your neck). They may run some tests to make sure it's benign

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Limit usage of cooking oil and you can try olive oil and do physical excercises to reduce belly fat

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I'm a bit confused about my TSH test resultsit came back at 60, which I know is higher than the normal range of 0.55. I have some symptoms of hypothyroidism, but I'm not sure if they match up with my height, which is 174cm, and my weight is 75kg. Everything else in my tests came back normal. Is this possible? What should I do next?

NO need to worry as you are saying you have minimal symptoms,then the test could be error repeat the Thyroid profile better to give sample early in the morning in fasting,if it turns to be similar Visit Endocrinologist for evaluation and appropriate approach.

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both are almost same for evaluation

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