Can thyroid nodules be touched by hand?

Thyroid nodules small or deep position, the hand generally can not touch; large or shallow position, the hand can touch, but the hand can not be diagnosed, need further examination. Under normal circumstances, thyroid nodules small or deep position, the hand can not touch; but when the nodule is large or shallow position, the hand may touch. Thyroid gland is located below thyroid cartilage in neck and on both sides of trachea. Under normal circumstances, thyroid gland cannot touch or touch small nodules that are not easy to detect. When thyroid nodules are large or shallow, doctors can find nodules by palpation, and even roughly understand the size, quantity, texture, activity, etc. of nodules by hand touch. It should be noted that hand touch does not confirm thyroid nodules and can only be used as a preliminary examination method. If thyroid nodules are suspected, further ultrasound, thyroid function examination, thyroid fine needle biopsy, etc. are needed to clarify the nature of the nodule. For some special groups, such as children, pregnant women, people with a family history of thyroid disease, etc., more attention should be paid to the examination of thyroid nodules. If thyroid nodules are found, they should be treated promptly and further examination and treatment should be carried out according to medical advice. In short, whether the thyroid nodules can be touched by hand depends on the size and location of the nodules. For people with thyroid nodule doubts, they should seek medical attention in time for comprehensive examination and evaluation.