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What Causes Reduction In Size Of Thyroid?

HI I JUST HAD A THYROID ULTRASOUND DONE AND THE TECH ASKED ME IF I HAVE EVER HAD A BIOPSY OR A SURGERY ON MY THYROID?? THE ANSWER IS NO TO BOTH QUESTIONS AND THEN WHEN I ASKED HER TO SHOW ME --SHE HAD ABOUT 25 PICTURES AND WENT BACK ABOUT 5 AND SHOWED ME MY THRYOID AND SAID IT WAS VERY SMALL..WHEN I ASKED HER IF SHE THOUGHT IT WAS HASHIMOTOS--SHE SAID THAT HASHMIMOTOS WOULDNT MAKE IT THAT SMALL...WHAT COULD IT BE
Tue, 14 Jul 2020
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Hi,

Reduction in size of thyroid is see in cases of Hashiomotos thyroiditis, viral thyroiditis or radiotherapy. Please consult an endocrinologist for specific care.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Reduction In Size Of Thyroid?

Hi, Reduction in size of thyroid is see in cases of Hashiomotos thyroiditis, viral thyroiditis or radiotherapy. Please consult an endocrinologist for specific care. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician