tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140336419916874888.post2650011698901057114..comments2023-04-05T09:37:40.679-04:00Comments on It's a Lifestyle: Doctor's OrdersStefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10024186205791001584noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140336419916874888.post-73411952337491717872009-02-26T21:57:00.000-05:002009-02-26T21:57:00.000-05:00Thanks, OT. I'll report back here what happens...Thanks, OT. I'll report back here what happens...Stefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10024186205791001584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140336419916874888.post-79485125483448207692009-02-26T11:20:00.000-05:002009-02-26T11:20:00.000-05:00First of all, it is difficult to determine thyroid...First of all, it is difficult to determine thyroid size by inspection or palpation, unless the person has thin neck.<BR/>Usually PAINLESS thyroid enlargement on one side may suggest the presence of thyroid nodule[s] which is not as uncommon as was previously thought. Therefore the ultrasound can be a good idea especially if blood test for TSH, T4 and thyroid antibodies is normal.<BR/>Solid nodules larger then 2 cm [these which require more investigation] can be found by doing thyroid neck check self-exam (AACE, 2005).<BR/>In many cases thyroid enlarges as a result of thyroid inflammation, [silent thyroiditis], and shows at ultrasound as heterogeneous echo structure. The upper limit of normal thyroid volume is 18 cu. cm for women per WHO guidelines (2002) with most frequently measured volume between 8 and 11 cu cm for US populationAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com