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What is the best treatment options for enlarged thyroid gland ?

Treatment of enlaged thyroid gland begins with medication such as PTU and methimazole if the gland is hyperfunctioning and then in some cases requires surgery to be removed

What are the indications for thyroidectomy?

Thyroid cancer
Toxic thyroid nodules (produces a lot of thyroid hormone)
Thyroid hyperplasia (hyperthyroidism with many nodules), especially if there is pressure on nearby organs
Gravie's disease especially if there are protruded swollen eyes
Thyroid nodules, if the results of tissue examination are unclear

What are the complications of thyroidectomy?

There is a lack of thyroxine hormone due to the eradication of the gland so it must be compensated
unintentional removal of parathyroid glands that regulate calcium in the blood
Bleeding
Cut off the nerve that feeds the throat resulting in a hoarseness
Inflammation or local infection
surgery area scar
Complications due to anesthesia
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