The thyroid gland is located in the middle of the neck, a cool butterfly-like organ, in charge of the secretion of thyroid hormones, is the body's metabolic activity regulator, known as the "human body's engine". However, the thyroid gland has become one of the most frequently detected organs in medical checkups, with 30% to 68% of people having thyroid problems. What is even more frightening is that the incidence of thyroid cancer in the world has been increasing at a rate of 6% per year over the past decade. The incidence of thyroid cancer in China has increased nearly five times in the last decade, with the growth rate ranking first among all tumors.
What are the symptoms of thyroid cancer?
Neck pain or coughing up blood: Because the thyroid gland is adjacent to the trachea and esophagus, as the tumor grows, it can invade the trachea and esophagus, thus causing neck pain, sore throat and coughing up blood. Voice changes: Voice changes are common in highly differentiated invasive thyroid cancer due to tumor invasion of the structures surrounding the thyroid gland, especially the nerve that controls the vocal cords. When this nerve is infiltrated by cancer, it may cause hoarseness or voice changes.
Difficulty in swallowing or breathing: As the tumor grows, it can compress neck structures such as the trachea and esophagus, causing difficulty in swallowing or breathing. Lump under the neck: when doing physical examination, a lump is suddenly found under the neck, which is painless and itchless. If you have received high doses of radiation in your neck before, or if the lump gets bigger in a short period of time, you need to consult a doctor as early as possible to check for thyroid cancer.
Hyperthyroid fever
Hyperthyroidism: Some people with thyroid cancer develop hyperthyroidism, and when this happens, it can affect the balance of thyroid hormones. Some symptoms of hyperthyroidism include increased appetite, diarrhea, and weight changes. Fever: Thyroid cancer affects the functioning of the thyroid gland and may disrupt the body's temperature regulation. In addition, the body raises its temperature to fight the cancer cells, which is one way the immune system treats the disease.
The thyroid gland produces hormones that are vital to the body, and these hormones are responsible for regulating various functions in the body. People with advanced thyroid cancer may have some more serious symptoms and can be more difficult for treatment, so early detection and treatment are very important.
Conclusion
Thyroid cancer brings a very serious danger to our lives, so in our daily life, we must pay great attention to the occurrence of this disease, and do a good job of preventive work in a timely manner, and if you are unfortunate enough to suffer from this disease, you should go to regular hospitals in a timely manner to cooperate with the doctors for checkups and treatments, in order to avoid the serious consequences. The first thing you need to do is to get a good deal on a new product or service.