Thyroid nodules are lumps filled with fluid in the thyroid gland. They happen because cells in the thyroid grow weirdly. Most of these nodules are not cancer, but they can still cause trouble like pain, hard breathing, and swallowing problems. To treat these, doctors use a cool method called Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA). This is a way to make the nodules smaller without needing a big surgery. It helps with the symptoms and makes the thyroid work right again.
It's important not to wait too long to treat thyroid nodules because:
Sometimes, these nodules can turn into thyroid cancer.
RFA is a way to treat thyroid nodules without having to cut you open. A doctor who knows a lot about this stuff, called an interventional radiologist, does it. They use a machine to see inside your neck and put a tiny needle into the nodule. Then, they use radio waves to make heat at the needle's tip, which makes the nodule smaller. The whole thing takes about 45 minutes, and you can go home the same day!
RFA works well for:
The cost of RFA in Hyderabad is usually between Rs.40,000 and Rs.1,50,000. It changes based on:
Dr Shailesh Kumar Garge is a specialist in Hyderabad who's been doing radiology stuff for over 5 years. He's really good at thermal ablation, which is a fancy way to treat problems in different organs, including thyroid nodules. If you're looking for a top thyroid doctor near you, Dr Garge is your guy! He's at Citi Vascular Hospital and does laser treatment and non-surgical stuff for thyroid nodules, like treatment without surgery in India. To learn more about him, fill out the online form or give a call.