Many people confuse goiter with thyroid nodule . In fact, there are obvious differences between the two. They are just different symptoms in the same part. Now let’s take a look at the difference between goiter and thyroid nodules.
1. Difference from definition:
Goiter can clearly see signs of swelling from the appearance, which are divided into endemic and sporadic swelling, but the function of thyroid is still normal. The thyroid nodules are different. There are many complications, which will develop into thyroiditis , thyroid tumors, etc., and the incidence is very high, and there is no obvious change in appearance, mainly internally.
2. Difference from the cause of the disease:
causes goiter, mainly internal and external environmental factors. The internal reason is goiter caused by the decrease in thyroid hormone in the body. External environmental factors are related to the consumption of iodine. It can be said that the lack of iodine is one of the most common causes of the thyroid gland. Historically, many ships often suffered from goiter when they went to sea because of the lack of iodine in the food they could consume on the ship.
The causes of thyroid nodules are more complicated, partly related to eating disorders and living environment. Eating disorders will affect the body's spleen and stomach function and affect the normal operation of qi and blood. Part of this is caused by depression and depression, which is mainly concentrated in women, due to long-term living stress environments. Some of them are related to family genetics, and those whose families once had thyroid nodules would have a high heredity rate.
3. Difference from the symptoms of the disease:
Goiter only has one main feature of enlarged appearance. The surface of the goiter is smooth. Press gently with your fingers and there will be a small pit. Other coughs and inflammation are caused by the compression of the swollen part to the trachea. Thyroid nodules have no obvious changes in appearance. You need to go to the hospital for examination to see it. The main reason is that the nodules compress the trachea, esophagus and carotid arteries.
4. Difference from nursing:
The care of goiter is mainly to provide a clean, comfortable and ventilated environment to avoid overwork, and to supplement iodine-containing foods, such as kelp, seaweed, etc., which are very rich. Care for thyroid nodules should be supplemented with calories, proteins, and vitamins to avoid spicy and irritating foods to avoid affecting the health of the esophagus. In severe cases, surgical removal is required. Before surgery, you should check whether there are any discomfort symptoms. You cannot easily perform surgery, and later care is also very important.
No matter from which perspective, goiter and thyroid nodules are obvious. In comparison, the symptoms of thyroid nodules are more serious than goiter.
