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My sister’s goitre

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My sister is developing simple goiter on the left side of her neck. Kindly let me know what drugs she can use. She is 45 years of age.

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A goitre only needs to be treated if it is causing symptoms. Treatments for an enlarged thyroid include: Thyroid hormone replacement pills can be prescribed by a doctor if the goitre is due to an underactive thyroid. Your thyroid is an important gland in your endocrine system that affects many aspects of your body. If it becomes enlarged, it may be a sign of an underlying thyroid disease. The good news is that goitre is treatable and sometimes goes away on its own.

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