{"id":30275,"date":"2024-08-06T16:52:57","date_gmt":"2024-08-06T16:52:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/?post_type=service&#038;p=30275"},"modified":"2026-06-08T08:10:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T08:10:56","slug":"thyroid-nodules","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/zh\/service\/thyroid-nodules\/","title":{"rendered":"\u7532\u72b6\u817a\u7ed3\u8282"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"30275\" class=\"elementor elementor-30275\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ece6fdd elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default cmsmasters-block-default\" data-id=\"ece6fdd\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0273a6e\" data-id=\"0273a6e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-7e0544c elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default cmsmasters-block-default\" data-id=\"7e0544c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-e70cdb2\" data-id=\"e70cdb2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9799049 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9799049\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are <span style=\"color: #527359\">thyroid nodules<\/span> ?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53a3773 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"53a3773\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped organ located on the front of your neck, just under the Adam\u2019s apple. <strong>The thyroid is responsible for producing hormones that regulate functions in our body<\/strong>, such as heart functions, digestion and body temperature.<\/p>\n<p>When the thyroid overgrows, it can result in an unusual lump or nodule to form. This could be due to an overgrowth of fluid-filled cysts, inflammation or mere thyroid tissue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Thyroid nodules tend to occur more in women and older individuals<\/strong>. While they are usually benign (non-cancerous), the possibility of cancer must always be taken into consideration when detected.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8c29999\" data-id=\"8c29999\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cd93fe cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2cd93fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"319\" height=\"390\" src=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Thyroid-Nodule-30x37.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-30411 cmsmasters_img cmsmasters-lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 319px) 100vw, 319px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Thyroid-Nodule.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Thyroid-Nodule.webp 319w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Thyroid-Nodule-245x300.webp 245w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Thyroid-Nodule-30x37.webp 30w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Thyroid-Nodule-8x10.webp 8w\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Thyroid-Nodule-30x37.webp 30w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Thyroid-Nodule-245x300.webp 245w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Thyroid-Nodule-8x10.webp 8w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Thyroid-Nodule.webp 319w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 319px) 100vw, 319px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6296b49a elementor-section-content-top elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default cmsmasters-block-default\" data-id=\"6296b49a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-727ef38e\" data-id=\"727ef38e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1aac0fa7 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1aac0fa7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/signs-of-thyroid-disorder-30x30.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30418 cmsmasters_img cmsmasters-lazyload lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/signs-of-thyroid-disorder.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/signs-of-thyroid-disorder.jpg 400w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/signs-of-thyroid-disorder-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/signs-of-thyroid-disorder-30x45.jpg 30w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/signs-of-thyroid-disorder-7x10.jpg 7w\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/signs-of-thyroid-disorder-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/signs-of-thyroid-disorder-30x45.jpg 30w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/signs-of-thyroid-disorder-7x10.jpg 7w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/signs-of-thyroid-disorder.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1f2ee7e6\" data-id=\"1f2ee7e6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-433731d3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default cmsmasters-block-default\" data-id=\"433731d3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-6c180336\" data-id=\"6c180336\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e9d4a3 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9e9d4a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Common <span style=\"color: #527359\">signs<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2734498f cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2734498f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Many patients with thyroid nodules do not have symptoms and their condition is usually diagnosed by chance. However, these patients usually have noticeable lumps in the front portion of their necks together with some of these symptoms:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27de6e9 cmsmasters-widget-marker-view-framed cmsmasters-widget-layout-row cmsmasters-widget-align-stretch cmsmasters-widget-direction-default cmsmasters-widget-marker-element-icon cmsmasters-widget-marker-shape-circle cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-cmsmasters-icon-list cmsmasters-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"27de6e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"cmsmasters-icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item active-icon-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDiscomfort or difficulty with swallowing or breathing\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item active-icon-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVoice change or hoarseness\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item active-icon-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPain in the neck\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item active-icon-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text cmsmasters-widget-icon-list-item-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGoiter\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-582e4b8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default 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elementor-element-6cf8c2f4 cmsmasters-featured-box__graphic-align-left cmsmasters-featured-box__graphic-align-mobile-left cmsmasters-featured-box__text-valign-middle cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box\" data-id=\"6cf8c2f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"cmsmasters-featured-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content-vertical-inner\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__type-wrap elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content-item\"><h3 class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__title elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content-item\">Who is at risk of developing thyroid nodules?<\/h3><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__description elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content-item\">\n<hr \/><br \/>\n\n<p><strong><u>Family history<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\nIndividuals with a family history of thyroid nodules or other endocrine cancers are more susceptible to developing this condition.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong><u>Diet<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\nA lack of iodine, an essential mineral needed to make thyroid hormone, can put you at risk of developing thyroid nodules. Iodine is commonly found in seafood.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong><u>Age<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\nOlder individuals are at higher risk of developing thyroid nodules.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong><u>Gender<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\nWomen are more likely to develop thyroid nodules compared to men.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong><u>Radiation exposure<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\nRadiation exposure received to the head and neck from medical treatments (excluding diagnostic procedures such as CT scans) increases your risk of developing thyroid nodules.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-2d11cc65 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default cmsmasters-block-default\" data-id=\"2d11cc65\" 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class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content-vertical-inner\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__type-wrap elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content-item\"><h3 class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__title elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content-item\">Are there different types of thyroid nodules?<\/h3><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__description elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content-item\"><hr \/><br \/>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC06011-30x20.jpg\" class=\" cmsmasters_img cmsmasters-lazyload lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC06011.jpg\"><\/p>\n\n<p><strong><u>Colloid nodules<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\nColloid nodules are overgrowths of normal thyroid tissue and are not cancerous. They may be multiple or large but do not spread beyond the thyroid gland.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong><u>Thyroid cysts<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\nThyroid cysts are classified as simple cystic (contain only fluid) or complex (contain both fluid and solid components). Thyroid cysts can vary in size, often growing to large sizes. Acute cysts can also be quite painful. Simple cysts generally have a very low malignant risk. Complex cysts, on the other hand, may harbour malignancy and may need to be surgically removed.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong><u>Inflammatory nodules<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\nInflammatory nodules are caused by generalized chronic swelling of the thyroid gland and may be painful.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong><u>Multinodular goiter<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\nA goiter simply means an enlarged thyroid gland. It may be simple where the whole gland is enlarged or multinodular where there are multiple nodules. It can occur where there is a lack of dietary iodine (endemic goiter) or resulting from excess thyroid stimulating hormone from the pituitary gland in the brain. Multinodular goiters can be a toxic multinodular goiter (produces excess thyroxine) or non-toxic in which the thyroid function is normal.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong><u>Hyperfunctioning thyroid nodules<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\nHyperfunctioning thyroid nodules basically produce an excess of thyroid hormones, which lead to the development of hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism can lead to heart problems like high blood pressure, sudden cardiac arrest, abnormal heart rhythm and other health conditions.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong><u>Thyroid cancer<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\nThyroid cancer arises from the presence of malignant cells within a nodule. It arises de novo in most cases but can also undergo transformation from a long-standing multinodular goiter.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-793f48d3 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default cmsmasters-block-default\" data-id=\"793f48d3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3305b85a cmsmasters-effect cmsmasters-effect-type-transform\" data-id=\"3305b85a\" data-element_type=\"column\" 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class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content-vertical-inner\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__type-wrap elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content-item\"><h3 class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__title elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content-item\">How do I know if I have thyroid nodules?<\/h3><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__description elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content-item\"><hr \/><br \/>\n<p>One of the symptoms of thyroid nodules includes a visible lump in the neck. You may also experience symptoms of hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.<\/p>\n\n<p>Symptoms of hypothyroidism include:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Constant fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Heavy menstrual flow<\/li>\n<li>Always feeling cold<\/li>\n<li>Dry and coarse skin and hair<\/li>\n<li>Hair loss<\/li>\n<li>Weakness and irritability <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Persistent weight loss<\/li>\n<li>Hypermetabolism such as increased heart rate, increased sweating and somnolence<\/li>\n<li>Hair loss <\/li>\n<ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-64bec6c elementor-section-content-middle cmsmasters-effect cmsmasters-effect-type-transform elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default 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M404,415.027l-81.2-62.8l29.2-29.2l62.8,80.8L404,415.027z\"><\/path>\t<\/g><\/g><g><\/g><g><\/g><g><\/g><g><\/g><g><\/g><g><\/g><g><\/g><g><\/g><g><\/g><g><\/g><g><\/g><g><\/g><g><\/g><g><\/g><g><\/g><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a5a3f9e cmsmasters-featured-box__graphic-align-left cmsmasters-featured-box__graphic-align-mobile-left cmsmasters-featured-box__text-valign-middle cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box\" data-id=\"5a5a3f9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"cmsmasters-featured-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content-vertical-inner\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__type-wrap elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content-item\"><h3 class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__title elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content-item\">What tests are needed for thyroid nodules?<\/h3><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__description elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content-item\"><hr \/><br \/>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC06126-30x20.jpg\" class=\" cmsmasters_img cmsmasters-lazyload lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DSC06126.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Fine Needle Biopsy<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\nA <a href=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/service\/fine-needle-aspiration-biopsy\/\">fine needle biopsy<\/a> is a simple yet efficient procedure that provides doctors with most information they need more than 85 percent of the time. This includes a treatment decision for the patient. This biopsy requires you to lie down as still as possible with your head tipped backwards. The procedure will be performed under a ultrasound guidance to ensure accurate placement of the fine needle within the thyroid gland nodule.<\/p>\n\n<p>The use of fine needle biopsy has expedited the diagnosis of thyroid nodules as well as reduced the need for unnecessary operations.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong><u>Thyroid Scan<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\nAs part of a <a href=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/service\/thyroid-cancer\/\">thyroid screening<\/a> assessment, a thyroid scan helps identify whether a nodule is hyper-functioning. The scan uses a small amount of radioactive isotope, either injected or swallowed, to capture detailed images of the thyroid. It should be avoided in pregnant or breastfeeding women.\n<p><strong><u>Ultrasound<\/u><\/strong><br \/>\nIn a thyroid ultrasound, nodules as small as 2 millimeters are detected through the use of high frequency sound waves that pass through the skin. This procedure can also distinguish fluid-filled nodules from solid nodules, as well as cancerous nodules.<?p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-41767d5 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default cmsmasters-block-default\" data-id=\"41767d5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-8b0c84d cmsmasters-effect cmsmasters-effect-type-transform\" data-id=\"8b0c84d\" data-element_type=\"column\" 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"cmsmasters-featured-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content-vertical-inner\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__type-wrap elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content-item\"><h3 class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__title elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content-item\">How are thyroid nodules treated?<\/h3><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__description elementor-widget-cmsmasters-featured-box__content-item\"><hr \/><br \/>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dr-Ho-Thyroid-Procedure-30x30.jpg\" class=\" cmsmasters_img cmsmasters-lazyload lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dr-Ho-Thyroid-Procedure.jpg\"><\/p>\n\n\n<p>If the thyroid nodules are proven benign, they can be simply observed or treated with <strong><a href=\"#rfa\" \/>Radiofrequency Ablation<\/a><\/strong>. If the thyroid nodules are symptomatic, suspicious for cancer or proven to be cancerous, thyroid surgery may be recommended.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a81b4f5 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default cmsmasters-block-default\" data-id=\"a81b4f5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a5fccc8\" data-id=\"a5fccc8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-012f0f0 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"012f0f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"position:relative; padding-bottom:56.25%; height:0; overflow:hidden;\">\n  <iframe\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5VaVMZEg8bw?si=5FBIWSzeIVw8pJC-\"\n    title=\"YouTube video player\"\n    frameborder=\"0\"\n    allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\"\n    referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"\n    allowfullscreen\n    style=\"position:absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%;\">\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a08de39 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default cmsmasters-block-default\" data-id=\"a08de39\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2694f80\" data-id=\"2694f80\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3be8e1f elementor-widget__width-initial cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3be8e1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">help center<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15a8fe3 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"15a8fe3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfa8708 cmsmasters-trigger-icon-view-stacked cmsmasters-title-alignment-mobile-left cmsmasters-title-alignment-left cmsmasters-item-icon-position-left cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles cmsmasters-widget-toggles\" data-id=\"dfa8708\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;toggles&quot;:[{&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;What are the risks of a thyroid surgery? &quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;\\n\\nThyroid surgery is generally safe in experienced hands. The main complications are:&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;ul&gt;\\n&lt;li&gt;    Post-operative bleeding that may lead to respiratory distress&lt;\\\/li&gt;\\n&lt;li&gt;Recurrent laryngeal nerve injury that can cause temporary or permanent hoarseness, or even respiratory distress in the event that the nerves on both sides are injured&lt;\\\/li&gt;\\n&lt;li&gt;Superior laryngeal nerve injury that can cause temporary or permanent change in the pitch of your voice&lt;\\\/li&gt;\\n&lt;li&gt;Parathyroid gland(s) trauma which leads to hypoparathyroidism and hypocalcaemia&lt;\\\/li&gt;\\n&lt;\\\/ul&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;\\nStudies have shown that complication rates are lower when performed by a surgeon who has received special training and who performs thyroid surgery on a regular basis.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;fea7400&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;saved_template&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;Is it a major surgery?&quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;This is an odd question although I can understand the anxiety behind it. I do have a standard answer for this and it goes like this: if by \\u2018major\\u2019, the patient worries about dying or having life-threatening complications post-operatively, or expects to be bed-bound for days suffering in pain, then the answer is \\u201cNo\\u201d.\\n&lt;p&gt;&nbsp;&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\nIf however, the patient expects the surgery to be over within an hour, be discharged the same day and return to work the next, then the answer is also \\u201cNo\\u201d. The reality is that the surgery can take up to 3 hours (depending on the extent of the surgery), the patient stays in hospital 1-2 days after surgery, and she can eat, talk and walk immediately after the surgery with minimal discomfort.&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;74076dc&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;saved_template&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;Are there non-surgical options for thyroid nodules?&quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Yes, benign (non-cancerous) thyroid nodules can be treated with radiofrequency ablation (RFA), if deemed suitable by your surgeon. RFA uses high-frequency energy to ablate the nodule, causing cell death and resulting in its shrinkage&lt;\\\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;540eabb&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;saved_template&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;Will I lose my voice?&quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Even though a slight change in voice or mild hoarseness is one of the major complications of a thyroid surgery, it is almost unheard of to lose one\\u2019s voice completely. &lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;&nbsp;&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\n&lt;p&gt;Instead, a transient period during which she experiences a slight hoarseness or strength in voice is probably the most common result. The actual impact of surgery on the voice is often determined by the patient\\u2019s expectations and whether she is a professional voice user.&lt;\\\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;e1fb416&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;saved_template&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;What can I expect after thyroid surgery?&quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;Patients usually recover very quickly after thyroid surgery. The stay in hospital is usually 1-2 days and you can expect to return to a normal diet and daily activities soon after surgery. Strenuous physical activities that may require neck extension should be avoided. A drain may be placed during the operation and this will be removed before discharge from hospital. Generally, there will not be any sutures to remove.\\n&lt;p&gt;&nbsp;&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\nIn the longer term, you may be prescribed thyroid hormone replacement if you have undergone a total thyroidectomy. Patients who have thyroid cancer may be referred for radioactive iodine treatment. The majority of patients who have had a hemithyroidectomy do not require hormone replacement.&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;81ec36f&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;saved_template&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;Will I get fat after removing my thyroid gland completely?&quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;There is a common concern amongst my female patients that they will become overweight after completely removing the thyroid gland. The misconception stems from the fact that patients need to be on lifelong thyroid hormone replacement.&lt;p&gt;&nbsp;&lt;\\\/p&gt; On the contrary, a patient on the correct dose of hormone replacement coupled with a regular diet and exercise, should not experience any change in her weight or lifestyle.&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;45d600b&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;saved_template&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;Will my thyroid problem return after the surgery?&quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;No, especially if the thyroid condition is benign and the gland is removed by an experienced thyroid surgeon. Sometimes a benign problem may return if the surgery previously performed is less than a total thyroidectomy. If the condition stems from a cancer, there is definitely a risk of future recurrence depending on the aggressiveness of the cancer and the follow up treatment.&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;18b4192&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;saved_template&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;}],&quot;type&quot;:&quot;toggles&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"cmsmasters-toggles.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__list\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2341\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2341\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">What are the risks of a thyroid surgery? <\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/h5><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2341\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2341\"><p>\n\nThyroid surgery is generally safe in experienced hands. The main complications are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>    Post-operative bleeding that may lead to respiratory distress<\/li>\n<li>Recurrent laryngeal nerve injury that can cause temporary or permanent hoarseness, or even respiratory distress in the event that the nerves on both sides are injured<\/li>\n<li>Superior laryngeal nerve injury that can cause temporary or permanent change in the pitch of your voice<\/li>\n<li>Parathyroid gland(s) trauma which leads to hypoparathyroidism and hypocalcaemia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nStudies have shown that complication rates are lower when performed by a surgeon who has received special training and who performs thyroid surgery on a regular basis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2342\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2342\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">Is it a major surgery?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/h5><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2342\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2342\">This is an odd question although I can understand the anxiety behind it. I do have a standard answer for this and it goes like this: if by \u2018major\u2019, the patient worries about dying or having life-threatening complications post-operatively, or expects to be bed-bound for days suffering in pain, then the answer is \u201cNo\u201d.\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\nIf however, the patient expects the surgery to be over within an hour, be discharged the same day and return to work the next, then the answer is also \u201cNo\u201d. The reality is that the surgery can take up to 3 hours (depending on the extent of the surgery), the patient stays in hospital 1-2 days after surgery, and she can eat, talk and walk immediately after the surgery with minimal discomfort.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2343\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2343\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">Are there non-surgical options for thyroid nodules?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/h5><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2343\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2343\"><p>Yes, benign (non-cancerous) thyroid nodules can be treated with radiofrequency ablation (RFA), if deemed suitable by your surgeon. RFA uses high-frequency energy to ablate the nodule, causing cell death and resulting in its shrinkage<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2344\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2344\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">Will I lose my voice?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/h5><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2344\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2344\"><p>Even though a slight change in voice or mild hoarseness is one of the major complications of a thyroid surgery, it is almost unheard of to lose one\u2019s voice completely. <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Instead, a transient period during which she experiences a slight hoarseness or strength in voice is probably the most common result. The actual impact of surgery on the voice is often determined by the patient\u2019s expectations and whether she is a professional voice user.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2345\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2345\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">What can I expect after thyroid surgery?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/h5><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2345\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2345\">Patients usually recover very quickly after thyroid surgery. The stay in hospital is usually 1-2 days and you can expect to return to a normal diet and daily activities soon after surgery. Strenuous physical activities that may require neck extension should be avoided. A drain may be placed during the operation and this will be removed before discharge from hospital. Generally, there will not be any sutures to remove.\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\nIn the longer term, you may be prescribed thyroid hormone replacement if you have undergone a total thyroidectomy. Patients who have thyroid cancer may be referred for radioactive iodine treatment. The majority of patients who have had a hemithyroidectomy do not require hormone replacement.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2346\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2346\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">Will I get fat after removing my thyroid gland completely?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/h5><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2346\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2346\">There is a common concern amongst my female patients that they will become overweight after completely removing the thyroid gland. The misconception stems from the fact that patients need to be on lifelong thyroid hormone replacement.<p>&nbsp;<\/p> On the contrary, a patient on the correct dose of hormone replacement coupled with a regular diet and exercise, should not experience any change in her weight or lifestyle.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h5 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2347\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2347\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">Will my thyroid problem return after the surgery?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/h5><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2347\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2347\">No, especially if the thyroid condition is benign and the gland is removed by an experienced thyroid surgeon. Sometimes a benign problem may return if the surgery previously performed is less than a total thyroidectomy. If the condition stems from a cancer, there is definitely a risk of future recurrence depending on the aggressiveness of the cancer and the follow up treatment.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b1da254 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default cmsmasters-block-default\" data-id=\"b1da254\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a3e1a59\" data-id=\"a3e1a59\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8821624 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https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dr-Thomas-Ho-301x300.jpg 301w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dr-Thomas-Ho-600x597.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dr-Thomas-Ho-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dr-Thomas-Ho-10x10.jpg 10w, https:\/\/thomashosurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dr-Thomas-Ho.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f76e7fa\" data-id=\"f76e7fa\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-3c87f6a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default cmsmasters-block-default\" data-id=\"3c87f6a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5a2e88e\" data-id=\"5a2e88e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75d1041 elementor-widget__width-initial cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"75d1041\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Specialist Behind Your Care<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b05747c cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b05747c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dr Thomas Ho<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c50a1c cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4c50a1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Senior Consultant General Surgeon <\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9efc5ca cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9efc5ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">20+ Years of Clinical Experience<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3391133 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3391133\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>MBBS(Sydney), MMed(Surg), AFRCS(Ireland), FRCS(Edinburgh), <\/em><em>FAMS(General Surgery), FSSO(USA)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Thomas Ho is a distinguished surgeon well known for his expertise in Cancer Surgery, especially in the field of Head and Neck cancers as well as Abdominal and Digestive cancers. In 2009 he was awarded a MOH scholarship and completed a Surgical Oncology Fellowship in Canada, becoming one of only a handful of surgeons in Singapore with this recognition.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to private practice, Dr. Ho founded the Head and Neck Surgery and Surgical Oncology service at Tan Tock Seng Hospital. Dr. Ho is experienced in laparoscopic (keyhole) and robotic-assisted surgery, which he routinely employs in the treatment of thyroid cancer, colorectal cancer, hernias, gallbladder diseases, adrenal and spleen disorders.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-282d67d e-flex e-con-boxed cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"282d67d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88d2b24 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"88d2b24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Elfsight Testimonials Slider | Thomas Ho Surgery Testimonials Slider -->\n<script src=\"https:\/\/static.elfsight.com\/platform\/platform.js\" async><\/script>\n<div class=\"elfsight-app-6c9f28f1-6606-4271-a937-bf7643de2a46\" data-elfsight-app-lazy><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bda6ab2 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-content-middle elementor-reverse-tablet elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default cmsmasters-block-default\" data-id=\"bda6ab2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4be55f6\" data-id=\"4be55f6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-21eac7a elementor-reverse-tablet elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default cmsmasters-block-default\" data-id=\"21eac7a\" data-element_type=\"section\" id=\"rfa\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-65ff603\" data-id=\"65ff603\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-6988088 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default cmsmasters-block-default\" data-id=\"6988088\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-e3528cd\" data-id=\"e3528cd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3910b06 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3910b06\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\nThyroid Radiofrequency Ablation <span style=\"color: #88abda\">(RFA) <\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef7f3d5 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ef7f3d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Discover relief from thyroid nodules without surgery. Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) treats benign nodules while preserving the thyroid gland.<\/p>\n<p>RFA uses an electrode with high-frequency energy to ablate the nodule. This leads to cell necrosis within the nodule and shrinkage of the affected area.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #88abda;\">Contact us to find out more about Thyroid RFA today.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5bdfe4 cmsmasters-button-mobile-align-center cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button\" data-id=\"b5bdfe4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"cmsmasters-button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__button-container\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__button-container-inner\"><a href=\"#contact\" class=\"cmsmasters-button-link elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__button cmsmasters-icon-view- cmsmasters-icon-shape- cmsmasters-button-size-sm\" role=\"button\"><span 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