Goiter, how to treat

Goiter may be caused by simple goiter, hyperthyroidism, subacute thyroiditis and other diseases, which need to be targeted treatment under the guidance of the doctor, such as medication, surgery and so on. 1. Simple goiter: accompanied by local symptoms, such as pressure symptoms, affecting aesthetics, goiter progress faster, etc. need to consider surgical treatment, but for the slow-growing, thyroid function is normal, no obvious local symptoms of simple goiter patients can be regularly reviewed. 2. Hyperthyroidism: Hyperthyroidism may be accompanied by goiter, which needs to be treated with antithyroid drugs such as propylthiouracil or iodine radiation therapy as prescribed by the doctor. 3. Subacute thyroiditis: Since this disease is self-limiting, only symptomatic treatment can be carried out. Patients with mild symptoms can be treated with ibuprofen and other medications, while those with severe symptoms can be treated with hormones such as prednisone. Patients with goiter are advised to go to the hospital for treatment under the guidance of a doctor.