thyroid nodules calcification is a common disease. The human body's thyroid is located on both sides of the upper end of the trachea in the anterior neck, and there is a narrow isthmus in the middle, which isthmus and the thyroid gland are connected. When the thyroid tissue cells are hyperplasia and weave, the thyroid gland will have nodules . When the nodule shows calcification symptoms, it means that the damage to the health of the thyroid gland is needed to be treated in time.
However, the initial symptoms of thyroid nodules are not very obvious, and they are easily mixed with thyroid cyst . High light spots or strong spots or strong halos can be seen under ultrasound. So, what factors are related to the occurrence of thyroid nodule calcification?
What causes thyroid nodules to calcify?
1. Improper diet
Through research, it was found that the iodine element contained in food has the greatest impact on the human thyroid gland. If the intake of insufficient iodine or excessive intake of iodine may cause thyroid lesions, thyroid nodules are a common type of lesion. Therefore, you need to pay attention to dietary problems in your daily life. People in inland areas can eat more seaweed, kelp and other seafood to supplement rich iodine elements to prevent improper diet from causing thyroid health problems. You must control the amount of iodine consumed. If you don’t know what to do, you can consult a nearby doctor.
2, Emotional disorder
0 Nodal calcification symptoms may be caused by emotional disorder. Because people's emotions and spirit have a great impact on hormones, they are in a bad environment for a long time and have too much pressure and have nowhere to release them, emotional disorders are prone to occur, which affects the secretion of thyroid hormone . Nodules may appear after the thyroid function decreases. Therefore, we need to maintain a good attitude and face life optimistically to prevent the emergence of thyroid disease .
3. Overworked
Staying up late for a long time and people who are under great pressure in their work will feel tired and are unbearable. When people are overworked, the burden on the thyroid gland will also increase. When they are in an unstable state, it is easy to reduce the human body's immune ability. Coupled with the interference of adverse external factors, when chemical stimulation or viruses are invaded, the thyroid gland may develop lesions. Therefore, you need to pay attention to combined with work and rest in daily life to maintain healthy and good living habits. Get more rest and maintain a positive attitude, and moderate exercise is also essential.
What are the symptoms of calcification of thyroid nodules?
1. Patients with thyroid nodules calcified, multiple or single nodules will appear on their thyroid gland. These nodules are circular or elliptical, with surface calcification, and can move up and down with swallowing movements. They can maintain their original state for a long time or grow slowly, and their growth rate is slower.
2. Thyroid nodules start more rapidly. If calcification occurs, it is often accompanied by symptoms such as pharyngeal pain and body fever. Sometimes you can also find that the patient's goiter is enlarged on one or both sides.
