After contacting a large number of patients with thyroid nodules, a rule was summarized. Most patients with thyroid nodules only come to the hospital for examination and treatment when the condition is serious. The reason why this phenomenon becomes common is related to the characteristics of the disease thyroid nodules.
Because thyroid nodules do not show particularly obvious symptoms in the early stages, even if some symptoms of throat discomfort appear, they will be ignored by the patient for different reasons, making the condition worse. In order to help everyone prevent this phenomenon, it is necessary to tell everyone what symptoms may appear before the arrival of the thyroid nodule, so as to facilitate self-judgment whether you need to go to the hospital for examination.
After communicating with many patients with thyroid nodules, these 6 symptoms have been summarized. Once it appears, it is best to go to the hospital for examination.
1. Neck mass: Smaller thyroid nodules generally do not show obvious symptoms, but if the lump develops larger and the patient is thinner, it may appear and be discovered through touch; during physical examination, surgical examination may also be discovered through palpation; women may feel uncomfortable when wearing neck accessories, men wear tie, etc., and they should actively go to the hospital for treatment in the above situations.
2. Difficulty in breathing: When the thyroid nodules develop largely, they may compress the trachea. In severe cases, it will cause dyspnea, and soreness. This situation is more dangerous and requires surgical treatment.
3. Difficulty swallowing: The anatomical position of the human esophagus is relatively oriented, and under normal circumstances, it is not easily affected by thyroid nodules. However, some patients also compress the esophagus due to large thyroid nodules or location, which will affect the patient's swallowing function and cause dysphagia.
4. Hoarse voice: Some rapidly growing thyroid nodules can cause recurrent laryngeal nerves to be involved, affecting voice, and causing hoarseness, affecting the patient's work and life.
5. Symptoms of hyperthyroidism: Some thyroid nodules may be accompanied by symptoms of hyperthyroidism, such as palpitations, excessive sweating, excessive eating and weight loss. Some patients may also experience emotional excitement and menstrual disorders.
6. Neck pain and fever: If thyroid nodules are accompanied by inflammation, it will cause abnormal neck pain in the patient and have inflammatory reactions such as fever.
If a general thyroid nodule is found to be a benign lesion through imaging examination and does not affect life, then you only need to have regular follow-up examinations and do not have to choose surgical treatment. Because the thyroid gland is located on the human neck and its position is relatively important, surgery may cause damage to the relevant tissues and cause more serious sequelae.
But if the thyroid nodule has developed to the extent of compressing surrounding tissues as mentioned above, affecting the normal work and life of the patient, surgical treatment is required.
Traditional Chinese medicine view believes that the formation and development of thyroid nodules are related to liver qi stagnation and phlegm and fluid stagnation. Patients should adjust their living conditions and eating habits, maintain a good mood, ensure appropriate intake of iodine in the diet, and stay away from pathogenic factors such as ionizing radiation.
[Source: Beijing Baicaoyuan Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital]
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