| http://www.w3.org/ns/prov#value | - reatmentA goiter only needs to be treated if it is causing symptoms.Treatments for an enlarged thyroid include:Thyroid hormone replacement pills, if the goiter is due to an underactive thyroidSmall doses of Lugol's iodine or potassium iodine solution if the goiter is due to a lack of iodineRadioactive iodine to shrink the gland, especially if the thyroid is producing too much thyroid hormoneSurger
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