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  • female
  • 40 Years
  • 14/08/2025

I was diagnosed with a multinodular goiter three years ago and now it's gotten bigger I'm having trouble swallowing. Is there any way to treat this without surgery? I've also gained weight because of hypothyroidism and I'm worried about how this is affecting me. What are my options?

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