The need for treatment of an enlarged thyroid depends on the severity of the enlargement, the symptoms, the cause, and the functional status of the thyroid gland, and cannot be generalized. If goiter with hyperfunction is present, treatment is required. For goiter caused by iodine deficiency, and it is not particularly serious and the thyroid function is normal, there is no need for treatment. This condition can be relieved by eating more iodine-containing foods in normal life, such as kelp, nori or wakame, etc. Consuming iodized salt when cooking can improve the enlargement of the thyroid gland very well. For subacute thyroiditis, in addition to an enlarged thyroid gland, it is also accompanied by obvious pain in the thyroid area, which requires symptomatic treatment, and drugs such as ibuprofen can be given to relieve the pain as prescribed by the doctor. If the enlargement of the thyroid gland is caused by thyroiditis, hyperthyroidism or thyroid nodules, malignant tumors, etc., due to the gradual aggravation of the condition, it will cause local pressure symptoms, and even cause systemic diseases, which need to be diagnosed through relevant examinations, and if necessary, require surgical treatment. When goiter is accompanied by thyroid function abnormality, medication is usually needed, such as propylthiouracil for hyperthyroidism; levothyroxine tablets are usually given for hypothyroidism. Therefore, if you find an enlarged thyroid gland, it is recommended that you consult a doctor in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor to check the thyroid ultrasound, thyroid function and so on, to determine whether you need to be treated and the treatment plan, and the use of medication should be strictly in accordance with the doctor’s instructions.