Does thyroid nodule need surgical resection?
The number and size of thyroid nodules are not the main basis for surgery. In medicine, there are five grades of TI-RADS in thyroid nodules, and surgery should be considered when the grade is four or five. Generally speaking, if there is obvious compression of benign nodules, or the size exceeds 4 cm, doctors will recommend surgery.
How to judge whether thyroid nodules are getting worse?
It is very important to distinguish between good and bad thyroid nodules. Ultrasonic examination is the best way to find out whether the nodule is getting worse. Here, it is not recommended for ordinary people to read the ultrasound report by themselves, and it is best for professional clinicians to interpret it.
Under normal circumstances, doctors will give a relatively biased result according to the structure, edge, blood flow, hardness and contrast-enhanced ultrasound of the thyroid gland, and some will also suggest a puncture examination. Generally speaking, through ultrasonic examination, it is basically possible to judge whether the nodule is benign or malignant.
How often do you check your thyroid after finding thyroid nodules?
The thyroid-related examinations in routine physical examination mainly include thyroid function examination and ultrasound examination, and the frequency of examination is not much, only once every 1-2 years.
If nodules are found, it is uncertain whether they are benign or malignant. It is recommended to check once every six months. If it is confirmed to be a stable benign nodule, it is enough to check once a year.
What should I pay attention to in my life and diet when I find out thyroid nodules?
Thyroid nodules basically do not need medical treatment. Thyroid nodules are basically not related to the use of iodized salt. Usually, you don't need to pay special attention to your diet, just keep your mind at peace and work normally. If you are a patient with hyperthyroidism, you should pay attention to avoid eating food containing iodine; If nodule deterioration is detected, especially patients with thyroid cancer should take medicine on time, adjust in time, exercise, adjust their mentality and enhance their own resistance.