As people become more aware of their health, medical checkups are becoming more and more popular, and more and more patients are coming for medical checkups for thyroid nodules, and “to operate or not to operate” has become one of the main concerns of patients. First of all, you should not worry too much when you get such a medical report, but you should go to a thyroid specialist clinic in a regular hospital for further consultation and treatment, and if necessary, you should review thyroid ultrasound and thyroid function and antibody tests in order to properly assess your condition. Secondly, only a small percentage of all cases of thyroid nodules found during physical examination or unintentionally felt neck lumps require surgery, while most patients do not need surgery and can be treated by taking medication or regular follow-up. Therefore, patients who find themselves with thyroid nodules should adjust their mindset, go to a thyroid specialist clinic or specialist clinic in a regular hospital for consultation and specialist examination, and follow up, take medication or have surgery as directed by the doctor.