The thyroid nodule may be defined as a lump which is present in the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is a butterfly shaped gland present inside the body near the Adam’s apple. There are various causes like iodine deficiency, Hashimoto’s disease etc. which are responsible for the formation of these nodules. These nodules exist in the form of fluid filled cysts which sometimes also contain solid components. But, the presence of thyroid nodule is not felt and it is only when one goes for a regular check up that we come to know about the existence of these nodules.

• The thyroid nodule symptoms are visible when the cells of the nodule start producing thyroid hormones on their own.
• The thyroid nodule’s presence can be felt by feeling them with the hand.
• Watching the movement of the thyroid gland in the mirror while swallowing something also confirms their presence.
• A thyroid nodule as specified above start producing thyroid hormones in excessive quantity and the condition of hyperthyroidism arises and the thyroid nodules symptoms are same as that for hyperthyroidism.

The thyroid nodule symptoms which appear are as follows:
The symptoms same as hyperthyroidism are:

• Sudden weight loss
• Depression and nervousness
• Irregular heart rate
• Pain in the neck, ear and jaw
• Pain in the throat

The following thyroid nodule symptoms are visible when the nodule becomes cancerous in nature.

• The gland growth is quickly
• Nodule becomes hardened then it may be malignant
• Trouble in swallowing
• Shortness of breathe
• Hoarseness in voice is observed
• Lymph nodes start developing in the jaw and the neck region.

The following symptoms are an alarm as to now is the time to see doctor without any delay:

• Increased appetite
• Weakening of muscles
• Trouble during sleeping
• Irritability
• Pounding heart

If all these thyroid nodule symptoms exist then one must be careful and see a physician immediately and undergo various tests for the diagnosis and care should be taken that the nodule so formed is not malignant…