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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
Hashimoto Goiter or Multinodular Goiter
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
Hashimoto Goiter or Multinodular Goiter
by whitetiger99, Apr 30, 2007 12:00AM
So, one minute my doctor says it is Graves Disease, then Hashimoto Goiter and now it is a Multinodular Goiter, cause it is on both sides of my thyroid, yet my thyroid is functioning properly. Don't understand, could my smoking have an affect on the nodules?? In 2003, I only had it on one side, now 5 years later I have it on both sides. Is this possible?? What causes these nodules to appear?? Is it something that I am doing or not doing? Thank-you
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., May 03, 2007 12:00AM
, May 03, 2007 12:00AM
see other post - we don't know exactly what causes nodules -- usually it is nothing you are doing or not doing -- next step is biopsy
