Enlarged thyroid should refer to goiter, which may be caused by simple goiter, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism and other diseases, need to clarify the cause of the disease and then choose iodine supplementation, anti-thyroid medication, surgery and other treatments, it is recommended to consult a doctor.
1. Simple goiter: mostly caused by iodine deficiency, thyroid function is normal, can eat more iodine-containing foods, such as kelp, etc., pay attention to regular review.
2. Hyperthyroidism: It can be treated with antithyroid drugs such as methimazole and propylthiouracil; radioactive iodine treatment; and surgical resection.
3. Hypothyroidism: levothyroxine sodium tablets can be taken for replacement therapy.
4. Goiter with compression symptoms: if the goiter is serious enough to compress neighboring organs such as esophagus and trachea, surgical resection is needed.
It is recommended that patients with goiter should go to regular hospitals in time to improve the relevant examinations under the guidance of doctors and standardize the treatment in order to avoid delaying the condition.