Thyroid nodules: Causes & treatment
Brief overview Definition: cell proliferation and/or cell enlargement in the thyroid gland. “Hot” (“warm”) nodes produce thyroid hormones, “cold” nodes do not. Symptoms: with larger nodes, problems swallowing, hoarseness, need to clear throat, general feeling of pressure in throat. Possibly pain when direct pressure is applied to the nodes. Indirect symptoms with hot nodes: Increased … Thyroid nodules: Causes & treatment
