Preparing for an appointment

If you've been diagnosed with a goiter, you're likely to have further tests to determine the cause. You might find it helpful to make a list of questions to ask your doctor, such as:

• What caused this goiter to develop?
• Is it serious?
• What can be done to treat the underlying cause?
• I have these other health conditions. How can I best manage them together?
• What are the alternatives to the main treatment that you're proposing?
• What will happen if I choose to do nothing?
• Will the goiter continue to get larger?
• Will the treatment you're suggesting improve the appearance of the goiter?
• Will I have to take medication? For how long?