What is thyroid nodule?
Thyroid nodules are lumps which commonly arise within an otherwise normal thyroid gland. Most nodules are benign (non-cancerous). Benign causes include hyperplastic colloid goiter, thyroid cysts, thyroiditis, and thyroid adenomas.
How do members experience thyroid nodule?
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Fatigue
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Neck pain
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Anxious mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Top treatments taken by people for thyroid nodule*
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Who has thyroid nodule on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 14 | |
| 30s | 50 | |
| 40s | 120 | |
| 50s | 194 | |
| 60s | 182 | |
| 70+ | 112 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 63 | |
| Female | 598 |
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