Early symptoms and signs of thyroid cancer

The early symptoms and precursors of thyroid cancer generally include hoarseness, neck pain, neck lumps, difficulty swallowing, and difficulty breathing. If you experience any discomfort, it is recommended to seek medical attention in a timely manner and receive targeted treatment under the guidance of a doctor. The specific analysis is as follows:

1. Hoarseness: Hoarseness may be caused by an enlarged thyroid gland compressing the recurrent laryngeal nerve. The recurrent laryngeal nerve is the nerve that controls the tension of the vocal cords. When compressed, it may cause the voice to become hoarse or lose its pitch. Keeping the throat moist, avoiding smoking and alcohol, and performing swallowing exercises to increase the strength and control of the laryngeal muscles can help improve hoarseness.

2. Neck pain: It may be local pain caused by thyroid cancer or pressure on surrounding structures due to tumor growth. Thyroid cancer may invade surrounding tissues, including muscles and nerves, which may cause neck pain. Massage can help relieve neck pain. You can also use diclofenac sodium sustained-release tablets, celecoxib capsules, indomethacin enteric-coated tablets, etc. under the guidance of a doctor.

3. Neck lumps: As the disease progresses, the lesions of thyroid cancer may gradually increase, resulting in lumps on the neck of thyroid cancer patients. Hot compresses can help reduce neck lumps, and you can also use medications as prescribed by your doctor, such as Compound Blister Capsules, Xiaoaiping Tablets, Shendan Sanjie Capsules, etc.

4. Dysphagia: This may be due to compression or invasion of the esophagus by the cancer. The esophagus is a tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. When swallowing, the coordinated movement of the esophageal muscles pushes food toward the stomach. When thyroid cancer grows larger, especially if it invades the surrounding structures of the esophagus, it may interfere with this process and cause dysphagia. If dysphagia is caused by the growth of thyroid cancer, surgical removal of the tumor may help relieve symptoms. In severe cases of dysphagia, an esophageal stent may be placed under the doctor's operation to keep the esophagus open.

5. Trouble breathing: The growth of thyroid cancer may compress the throat and affect the air flow. If the cancer invades the trachea or surrounding tissues, it may also cause difficulty breathing. Strengthen your breathing muscles through breathing exercises and exercises. In some cases, radiation therapy can be prescribed by your doctor. Radiation therapy can be used to shrink the tumor and reduce pressure on surrounding structures, thereby reducing breathing difficulties.

Sudden weight changes may also be an early symptom and precursor of thyroid cancer. In daily life, you should pay attention to eating a light diet, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and also pay attention to getting more rest and ensuring adequate sleep time.