Many people think that thyroid nodules are ' invitations ' to thyroid cancer? In fact, the facts are not the same as we imagine. Today, we will introduce you, what exactly is thyroid nodule? What are the symptoms of thyroid nodules?
And what should I do if I develop thyroid nodules?
What exactly is thyroid nodule?
thyroid nodules are lumps in the thyroid gland, and small lumps are commonly referred to as nodules, which move up and down with the thyroid gland as the swallowing moves.
thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer ' invitations '? thyroid nodules are divided into benign and malignant. Clinical data showed that 95% of thyroid nodules were benign and malignant nodules (thyroid tumors) accounted for only 5%. A benign thyroid nodule does not have any effect on life.
The incidence of female and male morbidity was 4:1.
What are the symptoms of thyroid nodules?
1 in most cases, patients with thyroid nodules have no obvious symptoms.
2 of patients in the thyroid region have a flicker of pain and accompany a tender mass.
3 of patients with a sudden increase in the thyroid region and local discomfort, there may be a thyroid lump in the possibility of internal bleeding.
The thyroid nodules in 4 patients increased rapidly in the short term, accompanied by hoarseness of voice, difficulty in swallowing and dyspnea, or swelling of the cervical lymph nodes, which may worsen in the nodules.
5 a small lump of gravel on the surface of the thyroid nodule with a coarse, uneven edge.
What should I do if I develop thyroid nodules? 1 first go to the hospital to do the examination, if the thyroid nodules after examination to determine the benign, then generally will not have any problems. It is best to go to the hospital every six months to review the status of the nodules to remedy the situation.
If thyroid nodules are found to be malignant, coordinate with the hospital as soon as possible to perform the operation.
2 If you choose to do a total thyroidectomy, the patient will not be able to produce thyroid hormones, and the need for long-term external thyroid hormone supplementation.
