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Does A Node On The Thyroid Gland Need To Be Biopsied?

Please.I'm 48 female with a 4mm node on my thyroid since Feb. I was woundering when I should have it biopsyed.I'm fatigue to the point I can't fix my own meals anymore,pulse 40-55 resting 113 when I stand up.My speech is becoming empaired,I have proublems speeking numbers,months. I was wondering if related to node thank you
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi,

I have gone carefully through your concern. The thyroid nodule you have is too small to cause symptoms and does not need a biopsy. You need to check the thyroid hormones in blood and rule out under active thyroid as your symptoms suggest.

-TSH, Ft4 and Ft3 would be of help. I would be happy to review your performed tests for another professional opinion. I am always at your disposal for any other questions whenever you need.

Wishing all the best,
Dr. Mirjeta
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Does A Node On The Thyroid Gland Need To Be Biopsied?

Hi, I have gone carefully through your concern. The thyroid nodule you have is too small to cause symptoms and does not need a biopsy. You need to check the thyroid hormones in blood and rule out under active thyroid as your symptoms suggest. -TSH, Ft4 and Ft3 would be of help. I would be happy to review your performed tests for another professional opinion. I am always at your disposal for any other questions whenever you need. Wishing all the best, Dr. Mirjeta