Thyroid nodules are common diseases in the endocrinology department and are mainly caused by the abnormal local growth of thyroid cells. Thyroid nodules can be caused by a variety of reasons, such as excessive and low iodine intake, consumption of substances or drugs that cause goiter, tumor nodules, cysts, and inflammatory nodules.
What is a thyroid nodule?
Nodules include goiter, thyroid adenoma and thyroid carcinoma. Thyroid nodules with calcification generally refer to malignant changes in the nodules. Calcification can be divided into two types, namely sand sample calcification and crude calcification. The probability of relative malignancy of sand sample calcification is slightly higher. This calcification requires a puncture biopsy to determine whether it is benign or malignant.
What are the common manifestations of thyroid nodules?
thyroid nodules are common manifestations: small nodules are asymptomatic, and large nodules can compress the trachea and cause dyspnea. The symptoms of thyroid nodules as malignant lesions are as follows:
1. The thyroid nodules are hard and have unclear boundaries;
2. The lymph nodes in the neck are swollen;
3.b ultrasound can clearly see the thyroid nodules.
thyroid nodules have specific categories, and 4 to 5 types of nodules are more likely to be malignant.
What to do if you have a thyroid nodule?
When you get thyroid nodules, you should pay attention to these:
1: Small nodules can be observed.
2: Large nodules or nodules suspected of malignant changes should be treated through traditional Chinese medicine.
Thyroid nodules can be treated with traditional Chinese medicine. If it is a small nodule or benign nodule. If it is a big nodule and has symptoms of compression or malignancy, it is recommended to use traditional Chinese medicine for treatment.
Since the incidence of thyroid nodules is getting higher and higher, patients must understand some common precautions for thyroid nodules. After the diagnosis of thyroid nodules, patients must have regular schedules in daily life, maintain good living habits, and ensure adequate sleep every day. Eat less spicy and irritating foods in your diet, maintain a balanced nutritional combination, try to stay away from electronic products such as mobile phones and computers, and prevent ionizing radiation.
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