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Can I able to shrink 4.2 cm thyroid nodule through medicine?my blood work is good. My thyroid gland is functioning normally.
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Thanks for your question. Since your thyroid function and blood work are normal, that’s a good sign. A 4.2 cm thyroid nodule is on the larger side, and whether it can shrink with medicines depends on its nature — whether it’s solid, cystic, or mixed.
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I’d recommend a consultation so we can review your scan findings, understand the type of nodule, and see if Ayurvedic support is suitable in your case.
There are herbs and formulations used in Ayurveda for supporting thyroid health, but it has to be done after assessing everything properly.
Feel free to reach out if you’d like to explore this further.
– Dr. Arisha
Ayurveda Consultant
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Of course you cure it with ayurveda
Yoga and naturopathy
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pranayam and yoga help
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cold and hot food not taken
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Take this opportunity to be fit by balanced diet n exercises..
No milk n water especially after 5pm for 49days
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Take hanspadadi kashya 10 ml twice a day
Trimatu churan 2gm+ yavakshar 500 gm once a day after meals
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Avoid soya in diet and try to have vegan diet
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Do bhramri asana
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Consult ayurveda physician for proper diagnosis and root cause of ailment before consuming any medicine
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Do not worry your problem needs proper treatment and management so you may consult with me through this chanel and solve your problem and you do some yoga.
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Trikatu churn+ lassi.drinkccfgtea(cumin, coriander, fennel, Ginger)tea.shatavri churn.kachnarguggal, vridhivaticavati, arogyavardinivati 1tab thrice a day with water after food.
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avoid nonveg, spicyfood dairy products sugar rajmah chana. eat bajra, jawar roti with cow ghee.munaka,amla.you can eat.
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do meditation yoga pranayam singhasan, bhramari.do punchkarma near ayurvedic hospital.
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I can reduce this nodule by ayurveda treatment
Please contact me that I can treat it fast
I will only give one-two medicine it can treat your thyroid nodule.
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Start proper ayurvedic medicine..
To get rid of this problem..
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consult for prescription and guidance
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Dr. Raghuveer
Ayurveda
4 yrs exp
Hyderabad
If your thyroid function is normal and the 4.2 cm nodule is benign (non-cancerous), Ayurvedic or natural treatments may help reduce its size gradually using:
Kanchanar Guggulu
Triphala
Varunadi Kashayam
These help in breaking down glandular swellings. However, large nodules often need regular monitoring, and shrinking completely with medicine alone may not always be possible.
Consult for proper evaluation and a targeted treatment plan.
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Dr. Ahalya T S
Ayurvedic General Medicine
4 yrs exp
Cochin
yes you can.
Its due to metabolic error.
Through proper diet and medication you can reverse the condition.
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book consultation for more details
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Dr. Rabidha A K
Ayurveda
4 yrs exp
Kozhikode
Yes, you can.
Check your TFT(thyroid function test) & Anti Tpo.
Any family history?
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you should avoid goitrogenic foods(cauli flower, broccoli, cabbages, soa beans, diary products
avoid gluten(wheat& milk) if u have allergy.
Do exercises
increase your vit-D. (sunlight--avoid 11-3 pm).
avoid iodized salt.
use himalayan pink salt
Do bhramari.
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varunadi kashayam)/ hamsapathyadi
kanchanaraguggulu.
consult with me for details
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Dr. Manpreet Kaur
Ayurveda
1 yrs exp
Khanna
It Depends upon ur condition, firstly your age
your prakriti vikriti ,any associated health conditions like pcod diabetes hypertension etc
Had you investigated with USG biopsy thyroid function tests
Any history of thyroid cancer of you or in family
Are u on any allopathic treatment like livothyroxine or any surgery recommend by doctor
You experience any symptoms like pressure in neck or difficulty in swallowing or breathing any pain
After proper investigation or councelling I able to advice you that whether it's possible with ayurveda or not
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Dr. Avinash Bharti
Ayurveda
10 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Yes, **you can try to shrink or stabilize a 4.2 cm thyroid nodule through Ayurvedic medicine and diet**, **if the nodule is confirmed benign** (non-cancerous) and you're **not experiencing pressure symptoms** like difficulty swallowing or breathing.
**Ayurveda can do complete shrinkage**, while many patients have seen **partial reduction or prevention of further growth** with consistent treatment, especially in **non-cancerous, slow-growing nodules**.
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### 𩺠First, ensure:
* â
Nodule is **benign** (confirmed by **Ultrasound + FNAC/Biopsy**)
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No symptoms like hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, or visible large swelling
* â
Regular follow-up with an endocrinologist or ENT
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### ð¿ Ayurvedic Approach to Shrink Thyroid Nodules
#### ð¹ 1. **Internal Medicines**
These help in balancing **Kapha and Meda dhatu**, which are believed to cause glandular swellings.
| Medicine | Action | Typical Dose |
| ------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| *Consult us for Details** | Detoxifies lymphatic system, reduces glandular swelling | 2 tabs twice daily after food |
| ***Consult us for Details** | Helps reduce swelling, detox liver-lymph | 15 ml with 45 ml water twice daily |
| **Consult us for Details** | Reduces inflammation and supports metabolism | 2 tabs twice daily |
| **Consult us for Details**(if stress or hormonal imbalance is present) | Supports thyroid function and immune balance | 500 mg once or twice daily |
*Note: Exact doses and formulations should be customized by an Ayurvedic doctor after assessing Prakriti and Nadi.*
*Consult us for Details**
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#### ð¹ 2. **External Applications (Optional)**
* ***Consult us for Details** abhyanga** on the neck area
* ***Consult us for Details**** over the swelling (5â10 min daily)
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### ð² Ayurvedic Diet for Thyroid Nodules
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**Favorable Foods:**
* Warm, light, easy-to-digest meals
* Cooked vegetables (esp. bottle gourd, ridge gourd, drumstick, carrot)
* Old rice, green gram (moong), barley, and millet
* Cowâs ghee (in small amounts)
* Herbal teas: **turmeric + ginger**, **coriander + cumin + fennel**
#### â **Avoid:**
* Deep-fried, processed, heavy, or junk food
* Dairy in excess (especially curd and cheese)
* Soy products (they may affect thyroid)
* Cold drinks, refrigerated food
* Too much iodine (avoid iodized salt if not deficient)
* Fermented food (pickles, idli, dosa)
* Excess sugar
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### ð§ââï¸ Lifestyle & Yoga
* **Neck-specific yoga:** *Sarvangasana, Matsyasana, Simhasana* (under expert guidance)
* **Breathing practices (Pranayama):** *Bhramari, Anulom-Vilom*
* Daily walk or light exercise
* Stress management (meditation, calming routines)
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### â³ What to Expect
* Results take **3â6 months or more** of consistent effort
* Goal is to **prevent further growth** and **reduce size slowly**
* Regular **ultrasound every 6 months** to monitor size
* Combine Ayurveda with modern diagnostics for best outcome
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Would you like a **sample Ayurvedic prescription** or help creating a **custom diet plan** based on your body type (Vata, Pitta, Kapha)?
*Consult us for Details**
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kindly follow the advice.
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