Thyroid tumors are a common type of tumor in the head and neck region, usually found in women. However, many people have no concept of thyroid tumors and just want to know if they are serious? Let's discuss this issue today.
The symptoms of thyroid tumors are a mass in the anterior midline of the neck, accompanied by swallowing activity. Some patients may also have hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, and breathing. There are many types of thyroid tumors, including benign and malignant. Generally speaking, a single lump with faster growth has a higher possibility of malignancy, and the younger the age, the higher the possibility of malignancy in thyroid tumors. Due to obvious symptoms, patients are generally able to seek medical attention promptly.
The thyroid gland is known as the 'engine' of the body, controlling metabolic activity and affecting every part of the body. Director Wang Gang said that the main function of the thyroid gland is to produce thyroid hormones. The effects of thyroid hormones on the human body are mainly manifested in three aspects: firstly, promoting growth and development, especially in infancy, so congenital or childhood lack of thyroid hormones can cause dementia; Secondly, it affects the metabolism of the body and causes it to produce heat. Under normal circumstances, it promotes protein synthesis, which is of great significance for growth and development in childhood. However, excessive secretion of thyroid hormones actually leads to a significant breakdown of proteins, especially skeletal muscle proteins, resulting in weight loss and weakness in patients with hyperthyroidism; The third is of great significance for the activity of some organs and maintaining the excitability of the nervous system. Thyroid hormones can directly act on the myocardium, enhancing myocardial contractility and accelerating heart rate.
Is thyroid tumor serious?
Thyroid tumors can be classified as benign or malignant. Benign thyroid tumors themselves are not serious, and generally have no obvious symptoms when the tumor is small. However, if left untreated, the tumor will continue to grow, and some patients with larger tumors may experience symptoms such as difficulty breathing, swallowing, and hoarseness due to the compression of the trachea, esophagus, and recurrent laryngeal nerve by the tumor. In addition, benign thyroid tumors have a malignancy rate of 10% -20%. So early treatment should be sought after discovery.
Thyroid cancer patients can basically have a normal diet and work after surgery, control iodine rich foods appropriately, avoid excessive fatigue, and avoid smoking and drinking. Attention should be paid to thyroid examination, including imaging and thyroid function testing. If abnormalities are found, timely medical attention should be sought.
Through the above introduction of relevant knowledge, we can learn about the basic introduction of thyroid tumors. For thyroid tumors, it is recommended that if you discover related symptoms, you should seek medical diagnosis in a timely manner and receive early detection and treatment.
