When in front of the mirror, some people only pay attention to their makeup, some pay attention to their dressing and appearance, and some pay attention to how many pimples, dark circles, etc. they have grown today. However, few people pay attention to any abnormalities in certain parts of their body, such as a prominent neck sensation. If you find any abnormal condition in your neck, it should be taken seriously as it may be a manifestation of thyroid cancer.
What are the symptoms and signs of thyroid tumors
Thyroid tumor refers to one of the common tumors, usually characterized by a prominent mass in the anterior neck. But in addition to the characteristics of a lump in the anterior neck, thyroid tumors also have the following symptoms and signs:
(1) If the surface of the mass in the anterior part of the neck is not smooth, the edges are unclear, there is no pain, and it is fixed, then the vast majority of it is a thyroid tumor. But there are also some cases that are just thyroid enlargement, not necessarily thyroid tumors, so it is important to distinguish them.
(2) Accompanied by symptoms such as palpitations, sweating, fever, easy agitation, and hand tremors, this is a manifestation of thyroid dysfunction and also a symptom that occurs when some thyroid tumors transform into toxic nodules.
(3) There are symptoms such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, cough, and some may experience hoarseness, difficulty breathing, and swallowing, which are caused by the compression of vocal cords and nerves after the enlargement of thyroid tumors.
How is thyroid tumor caused
So, why do we get thyroid tumors? Some theories suggest that thyroid tumors are caused by an imbalance in thyroid hormone secretion levels, leading to thyroid acinar hyperplasia. Some people say it is caused by unreasonable lifestyle habits. Another theory is that thyroid tumors are caused by thyroid lobectomy, iodine deficiency, antithyroid drugs, radiation, and other factors. However, there is currently no definitive statement.
Do thyroid tumors require surgery
What methods are used to treat thyroid tumors? Is surgery necessary? In fact, when symptoms of thyroid tumors are found, one should first go to the hospital for a check-up. After the severity of the tumor is detected, symptomatic medication or surgical methods can be used to solve the problem. However, in general, surgery is not necessary, and patients are treated for thyroid tumors through both medication and diet.
