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html physical examination at the end of 0 years, and some people found that their physical examination report had one more item - "thyroid nodules". Many netizens said that "I have been troubled by this young lady who is causing trouble for many years." Will thyroid nodules develop into cancer? Does it require surgery if the thyroid nodule is found during a physical examination?Thyroid nodules "heavy girls over men"
In recent years, the detection rate of thyroid nodules has increased. It has not only become a disease that many people accidentally discovered during physical examinations, but also one of the popular diseases that hospitals seek medical treatment.
Shang Hongqing, chief physician of breast thyroid surgery at Haidian Hospital in Beijing, introduced that thyroid is an important organ of the body's energy metabolism. The thyroid gland is located in the lower half of the anterior neck, on both sides of the trachea, shaped like a butterfly.
And thyroid nodules are one or more abnormal structural clumps appearing in the thyroid gland. In recent years, the incidence rate has gradually increased.
According to the technical plan for thyroid cancer graded diagnosis and treatment services released by National Health Commission , incomplete statistics show that the prevalence of thyroid nodules in my country is about 18.6%, and thyroid cancer cases account for about 5% of the total number of thyroid nodules.
In addition to the increase in the number of patients, with people's attention to health and the popularization of physical examinations, especially thyroid ultrasound and other examinations, which have been listed as routine items for health physical examinations, the detection rate of thyroid nodules has become increasingly high.
Experts introduced that thyroid nodules are a disease that "respected girls over men", and the incidence ratio of men and women is about 1:3-1:4.
There is also a certain tendency for family aggregation in the incidence of thyroid nodules. People with family history of thyroid cancer or patients with thyroid cancer among their immediate relatives are high-risk people with thyroid nodules.
In addition, the incidence of thyroid nodules in patients with gynecological and breast diseases is also higher than that in ordinary people.
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Your "small nodule" may be really qi
Shang Hongqing said that at present, the cause of thyroid nodules is not very accurate, but it is generally believed that the "substantial root" of thyroid nodules is related to these factors:
First of all, people now have a faster pace of life, are highly nervous, have a greater pressure in life, and are irregular in life and diet, which can easily lead to endocrine disorders, stimulate the thyroid gland, and induce thyroid disease .
In addition, these "small nodules" are also related to excessive or too little intake of iodine and excessive exposure to radiation.
Experts say that thyroid nodules do prefer negative emotions, and emotional instability may also induce this disease.
thyroid nodules have no obvious symptoms. However, clinically, thyroid nodules exceeding four centimeters are often prone to local compression symptoms, such as compression of the trachea and esophagus, which may cause swallowing or breathing difficulties.
In addition, some thyroid nodules are prone to thyroid function abnormalities, such as hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, resulting in corresponding symptoms.
It is worth noting that for many female patients, nodules are larger and may highlight the body surface and affect the appearance.
. Thyroid cancer in thyroid nodules may invade the nerves in severe cases, causing hoarseness or choking and coughing when drinking water.
Data picture: Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge, Wuchang Bridge, citizens are dancing square dance to exercise. Photo by Zhang Chang, China News Service,
If you have thyroid nodules, you will have to undergo surgery?
Can’t eat iodized salt when you are sick?
Although most thyroid nodules do not have obvious symptoms, possible diseases cannot be ignored.
Experts said that the most effective way to check thyroid nodules at present is ultrasound examination . In addition, blood may also be needed to check whether there are any abnormalities in the aphrodisiac. Most thyroid nodules appearing in
do not require surgery. However, if the nodule is large, has a foreign body sensation or breathing dysphagia, it affects the appearance and is suspected to be a malignant thyroid tumor, surgical treatment is generally recommended.
Shang Hongqing said that traditional thyroid surgery will leave a more obvious scar on the neck .Now, surgeons are also exploring that while treating diseases, they can also solve the problem of beauty.
Now hospitals can use some minimally invasive means, such as minimally invasive thyroid surgery through oral vestibular approach, which can achieve perfect tracelessness on the body surface while also achieving perfection and tracelessness on the surface. Suitable for most early stage thyroid cancers and other benign thyroid diseases.
Data picture: Outpatient building of a hospital. Photo by Yin Liqin, China News Service reporter,
In addition, experts suggest that although the most common papillary thyroid cancer, , the five-year survival rate can be as high as more than 95%, this disease cannot be despised because of this.
found that you have thyroid nodules. You should relieve stress and relax your mind in your daily life; pay attention to avoid excessive spicy and stimulating foods in your diet; strengthen exercise; and follow up regularly. The most important thing is to find a professional doctor to formulate the best treatment plan.
. For adult patients, it is generally believed that as long as the thyroid function is normal, there is no need to over-restrict iodine intake in diet. In addition, urinary iodine test can also help determine whether iodine intake needs to be controlled.
Original title: "The "Little Sister" who makes trouble"
Author: Zhang Yilin
Source: China News Service
