Patient: This year, a 4.7*2.9 cool nodule on the left side and multiple nodules on the right side were found, with no discomfort and normal nail function. The local doctor said there is no good solution except surgery. Please give me some advice on how I should treat it. Reply: Thyroid nodules are a common condition among women. Through ultrasound examinations, thyroid nodules can be found in 20-40% of the female population. Generally thyroid nodules are operated on in the following cases 1. when a malignant nodule is suspected, 2. when a single nodule is larger than 3 cm, and 3 when the nodule is large enough to affect the cosmetic appearance. In your case you can start with a fine needle puncture of the nodule and decide whether to operate based on the results of the puncture.