Friends who have received the physical examination report
might as well take a look at
. Is there such a noun in
in your own report
" thyroid nodules "
Will thyroid nodules become cancerous?
let go no matter what the possible consequences?
"The Great Doctor is Coming" yesterday invited Sun Kewang, deputy director of the Department of Thyroid and Breast Surgery of Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, to tell her how to correctly face the thyroid nodules.
Please consult the great doctor
Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital
thyroid and breast surgery deputy director
Sun Kewang
Understand thyroid
thyroid gland
thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland in the human body. Many people may not know where the thyroid is located, but most people are not unfamiliar with "thick neck disease". In fact, "thick neck disease" is goiter, which tells us that the thyroid is located on the neck. To be more specific, we can touch the "Adam's apple" we usually call, and the thyroid gland is located about 2 to 3 cm below the "Adam's apple". The thyroid gland of a normal adult is like "H", divided into two left and right lateral lobes, connected by the isthmus in the middle.
The main function of the thyroid gland is to synthesize thyroid hormone , which plays an important role in regulating the growth, development and metabolism of the human body, and affects the functions of various important organs in the human body.
What can thyroid hormones do?
❶ Controls the speed of energy used by the human body;
❷ Promotes the decomposition of proteins, carbohydrates and fats;
❸ Promotes the development of the human body;
❹ Regulates the body's sensitivity to other hormones.
How to treat thyroid nodules
Many people may not have any symptoms of thyroid disease , but during the physical examination, they found that there were thyroid "nodules"! Among them, 3% to 7% of doctors can find it after palpation, while ultrasound examination will find that 20% to 76% of the subjects have nodules, which is quite high.
What is a thyroid nodule? To put it simply, there is a "blut" in the thyroid gland, and the benign and malignant nature of this pimple needs to be further determined. Of course, the diagnosis of benign and malignant diseases cannot be achieved by hand or ultrasound examination alone. It also requires a combination of medical history, physical examination, laboratory examination, and even pathological examination to determine.
Don’t be too nervous. Most of the thyroid "nodules" are benign, and malignant accounts for only 10%. And even if it is malignant, it is much less destructive than cancers such as lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, , etc. So once you find nodules, cooperate with the doctor to deal with them calmly. Excited emotions are harmful or useless.
Generally speaking, if benign "nodules" do not compress the trachea affects breathing, compress the esophagus affects swallowing, compress the nerves causing hoarseness or cause hyperthyroidism that is ineffective in internal medicine treatment, conservative treatment does not require surgery.
But be careful, you must check the B-ultrasound regularly every six months to see if there are any changes in the "nodules".
Good habits help you protect your thyroid
1. Stay up late less and don’t be anxious
0 Survey of the Shanghai Center for Disease Control and Prevention found that many patients with thyroid disease have problems such as staying up late, nervous and anxious, and high work pressure. We must combine work and rest, live a regular life, avoid overwork, maintain a happy spirit, and learn to quickly resolve bad emotions.
2. Stay away from radiation
Stay away from ionizing radiation and radioactive substances. When taking X-rays, try to avoid the thyroid area. Radiation is the clear cause of thyroid cancer . It is even more important for teenagers and children to avoid it. Parents should not actively ask for CT, X-ray and other examinations.
But it should be noted that the radiation of TV, mobile phone, computer and other items is relatively low, so there is no need to worry too much.
3. Pay attention to emotional changes
Emotional changes may remind you of abnormal thyroid function. The thyroid gland regulates the body's metabolism through hormones. Once abnormalities occur, it will cause metabolic disorders.
4. Pay attention to your diet and actively exercise
Food should be mainly fresh vegetables to avoid fatty and spicy. Actively exercise your body and improve your ability to resist diseases.
5. Check thyroid function before pregnancy
Women should check thyroid function before pregnancy and wait until the thyroid hormone level reaches normal before getting pregnant.
Pregnant women who have suffered from thyroid disease and are under treatment must check once every 6 to 8 weeks.Thyroid function tests should also be performed within two months of birth.
6. Nodules with nodules over
1 cm are reviewed every six months. It is recommended to have a B-ultrasound examination every six months. The nodules are less than 1 cm and have no obvious symptoms. You can live with confidence and follow the doctor's advice to review.
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