Diffuse changes in both lobes of the thyroid gland

Thyroid disease is not uncommon in our lives. Common ones include hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. So, what are diffuse changes in the bilobe thyroid gland? In fact, diffuse changes in both lobes of the thyroid gland are an examination result, which is most likely caused by diffuse enlargement of the thyroid gland. This is an immune disease, so if diffuse changes are found in both lobes of the thyroid gland, it is important to promptly determine whether you have diffuse thyroid enlargement.

What is diffuse thyroid enlargement?

The so-called diffuse enlargement usually refers to uniform enlargement of the thyroid gland on both sides. When thyroid enlargement is found, the first thing to do is to determine its shape and characteristics and understand the cause of the disease. Genetics, mental trauma, immune dysfunction, etc. can all cause diffuse enlargement of the thyroid gland. Among them, abnormal immune function is the root cause of diffuse thyroid enlargement. What symptoms can identify diffuse thyroid enlargement?

Diffuse thyroid enlargement is an autoimmune disease that manifests as a multisystem syndrome. Includes: diffuse goiter, eye signs, and thyroid acromegaly. According to clinical observation, many patients with goiter have symptoms such as anxiety, nervousness, mood swings, insomnia, susceptibility to fright, nervousness, trembling, muscle weakness, talkativeness, hyperactivity, periodic limb paralysis, rapid heartbeat, palpitations, and irregular heartbeat.

Some patients may also experience obvious swelling of the throat, thickening of the neck, a foreign body sensation in the throat; menstrual disorders or amenorrhea, infertility, miscarriage; and may also experience all symptoms of autonomic nervous system disorders.

I have discovered diffuse enlargement of my thyroid gland, what should I do?

The common causes of diffuse thyroid enlargement include non-inflammatory causes such as endemic goiter, nodular goiter, toxic diffuse goiter (the so-called toxicity refers to the accompanying goiter), etc.; inflammatory causes such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis, subacute thyroiditis, etc.; which can also cause enlargement. The thyroid function status of patients with goiter caused by various reasons is different.

In most cases, goiter refers to an enlargement of the thyroid gland that is not simply caused by a tumor. Therefore, lesions caused by various causes occur throughout the thyroid gland, so descriptions of diffuse thyroid lesions are often seen. This lesion does not mean a malignant lesion, but is simply described as a simple diffuse thyroid lesion and has nothing to do with a tumor. In addition to medical history and physical examination, ultrasound examination of the thyroid gland and further analysis and evaluation of the cause of enlargement are also essential.

If you find similar symptoms, don't panic. You should go to a thyroid specialist as soon as possible for a comprehensive examination to determine the cause of diffuse goiter, cooperate with the doctor for targeted treatment, and conduct regular follow-up examinations. Regular follow-up is very important. For patients with symptoms and abnormal thyroid function, regular check-ups must be performed during treatment to understand their recovery status and whether there are any adverse reactions to the treatment.

Many people don’t know what to do when they find similar symptoms. We would like to remind patients and friends: if you find such lesions, you should go to a thyroid specialist for a comprehensive examination as soon as possible. If it has been confirmed, it is best to identify the cause of the diffuse goiter and cooperate with the doctor for targeted treatment.