When a thyroid nodule is detected, the physician will ask you about your medical history and perform a complete physical exam. Symptoms such as pain, swelling in the neck, difficulty with swallowing, shortness of breath, difficulty with breathing, or a change in your voice should be discussed. Your family history is also important, as some thyroid cancers have a genetic basis and run in families.
When a thyroid nodule is detected, the physician will ask you about
your medical history and perform a complete physical exam. Symptoms
such as pain, swelling in the neck, difficulty with swallowing,
shortness of breath, difficulty with...
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When a thyroid nodule is detected, the physician will ask you about your medical history and perform a complete physical exam. Symptoms such as pain, swelling in the neck, difficulty with swallowing, shortness of breath, difficulty with breathing, or a change in your voice should be discussed. Your family history is also important, as some thyroid cancers have a genetic basis and run in families.