What are the symptoms of thyroid swelling and pain

Currently, thyroid cyst is a serious disease that threatens patients, and the disease develops very rapidly. If the patient does not receive effective treatment after contracting the disease, it will develop very quickly, and the patient will also be in great pain. Therefore, many patients want to know what are the symptoms of thyroid cyst pain? In order for you to understand as soon as possible, take a look at the following answers.

What is a thyroid cyst?

A thyroid cyst is a fluid-filled cyst found in the thyroid gland. The cyst may be very small (< 1 cm) or very large. Small thyroid cysts can only be detected by ultrasound examination, while larger thyroid cysts can be seen with the naked eye. They are often discovered by the patient himself or by a physician who feels the nodule during a physical examination, which is then confirmed by ultrasound examination.

What are the symptoms of thyroid cysts?

The symptoms of thyroid cysts mainly include palpitations, chest tightness, heat intolerance, sweating, hand tremors, insomnia, increased appetite, weight loss, fatigue, diarrhea, goiter and exophthalmos. The onset is relatively acute. The thyroid gland is enlarged and hard on one side or both sides, accompanied by local pain, which often radiates to behind the ears and the back of the head. The whole body may have chills and fever. It is more common in middle-aged women. The thyroid gland is mostly diffusely enlarged; some may appear as nodules, which are painless and have no systemic symptoms. Some patients have symptoms of hyperthyroidism, and those with long-term illness may have some symptoms of reduced thyroid function, such as decreased appetite, weakness, mild edema, etc.

If the cyst is very large or there is bleeding inside the cyst, it may cause some compression symptoms, such as pain, difficulty swallowing, difficulty breathing, hoarseness, etc. Ultrasound examination can reveal that the cyst may be completely filled with fluid, or contain some solid matter in addition to the fluid, or because the thyroid gland has many blood vessels, sometimes there will be bleeding in the cyst.

What are the symptoms of thyroid cyst pain? Patients with this disease must have a specific understanding of the above symptoms. By understanding its symptoms, they can then conduct targeted examinations and treatments. I believe that after a period of treatment, your disease will be greatly improved, so that you can have a higher quality of life.