More and more outpatients are coming to the clinic because thyroid nodules are found in their company’s physical examination. What to do next is the main question that confuses them. I would like to share my views on this issue: 1. The rate of thyroid nodules in the normal population is very high, so there is no need to be surprised by a physical examination and these thyroid nodules are usually found without perceptible symptoms. After a physical examination reveals a thyroid nodule, the next step should be a high-quality ultrasound examination at a specialist hospital. This is decisive in determining the nature of the nodule and whether further treatment is needed. The majority of thyroid nodules found during physical examination are benign, so there is no need to be overly concerned and you should consult a specialist for diagnosis and treatment. 4, thyroid nodules found on physical examination do not necessarily require treatment, depending on the specific circumstances.