What are the precautions after thyroid nodule surgery

Patients with thyroid nodules need to pay special attention to their diet after surgical treatment. They should eat less foods high in iodine after surgery. At the same time, patients need to fast on the day after surgery and eat some liquid food appropriately on the next day depending on the situation.

1. After thyroid nodule surgery, eat less foods high in iodine, such as kelp, seaweed, hair algae, mussels, scallops, clams, jellyfish, sea cucumbers, lobsters, hairtail, mackerel, fish maw, cockles, clams, and turtles.

2. On the day of thyroid nodule surgery, the patient should fast. On the second day after surgery, he or she can eat liquid food and drink boiled water for the first time to prevent choking and inhalation into the lungs.

3. After thyroid nodule surgery, eat more foods that enhance immunity: such as shiitake mushrooms, mushrooms, fungus, walnuts, coix seeds, red dates, and yam.

4. After bilateral subtotal or total thyroidectomy, thyroid hormone tablets should be taken for a long time to observe for any signs of thyroid crisis.

5. After thyroid nodule surgery, you should eat more foods that have the effect of dissolving nodules and swelling, including water chestnuts, taro, rapeseed, mustard greens, and kiwi fruit.

6. Diet after thyroid nodule surgery: First, observe whether the patient has convulsions in the hands and feet, rigidity and numbness of the muscles on the face, around the lips, palms and soles of the feet. Supplement 10% calcium gluconate or calcium chloride 11-20ml. For mild cases, oral calcium supplements should be given, and the diet should control foods high in phosphorus, such as milk, egg yolk, fish, etc.