Are nodular goiter and thyroid nodule the same?

The human thyroid gland is directly related to the body's hormone secretion. If the thyroid gland is normal, the human body can develop and grow normally and maintain health. If there is a problem with the thyroid gland, then the body may have certain abnormalities or even suffer from serious diseases. However, thyroid disease is not well understood. So, is nodular goiter the same as thyroid nodule?

Nodular goiter and thyroid nodules are not considered the same disease medically.

Nodular goiter, also known as adenomatous goiter, actually refers to multiple nodules formed in the late stages of endemic goiter and sporadic goiter. The incidence rate is very high, and has been reported to be up to 4% of the population.

Thyroid nodules can be single or multiple. The incidence of multiple nodules is higher than that of single nodules, but the incidence of thyroid cancer in single nodules is higher. Thyroid nodules are complicated by various thyroid diseases, such as simple goiter, thyroiditis, thyroid tumors, etc. The nodules can be single or multiple, and can be clinically divided into benign and malignant. Benign thyroid nodules mainly include nodular goiter and thyroid adenoma, while malignant thyroid nodules are mainly thyroid cancer, and also include thyroid lymphoma, metastatic tumors, etc.

From an epidemiological perspective, there are differences in genetic susceptibility among groups for thyroid-related eye diseases. Except for a decrease in the male-to-female ratio among elderly patients, the number of female patients is generally 4-5 times that of male patients. The susceptibility and severity of the disease may be related to genetic and environmental factors. The HLA-DR histocompatibility gene locus (mainly related to T cell response) is linked to thyroid-associated eye disease, but the exact gene that causes the disease has not been found so far. The cause of thyroid-related eye disease is not yet clear, but it has been confirmed that thyroid-related eye disease, immune thyroid disease, and pretibial myxedema are all related to the immune mechanisms of cell regulation and humoral regulation.

No matter what kind of disease it is, once you get it, don't have any hesitation and don't think too much, such as hospitalization fees, treatment costs, etc. If you can cure these diseases, then you can earn the money back when you are healthy, right? Therefore, it is the wisest thing to do to see a doctor when you are sick.