Whether to see an endocrinologist or a surgeon for thyroid nodules depends on the size and nature of the thyroid nodules.
Thyroid nodules are masses formed by abnormal proliferation of thyroid cells, most of which do not cause clinical symptoms and are mostly benign and a few are malignant.
According to the nature of thyroid nodules: there are two types of thyroid nodules: benign nodules and malignant nodules. Benign thyroid nodules have mild symptoms or no symptoms at all, these nodules need to be followed up regularly, and the endocrinology department is needed to review the thyroid ultrasound and thyroid function tests; malignant thyroid nodules are recommended to go to the Department of Nail Surgery for further surgical treatments after being clarified by puncture biopsy.
According to the size of the thyroid nodule: if the thyroid nodule is small and benign, and does not require surgery, then it is necessary to go to the Endocrinology Department for regular follow-up. If the thyroid nodule is found to be large, with conditions such as tracheal compression, or has the possibility of malignancy and requires surgical treatment, you will need to go to the Department of Nail and Breast Surgery for further treatment.
If thyroid nodules are found, you need to go to the hospital for consultation and active diagnosis and treatment under the guidance of a specialist to avoid delaying your condition.