Will thyroid cancer removal affect the vocal cords?

If the thyroid cancer is removed without damaging the surrounding nerves, it will not affect the vocal cords. However, when the condition is serious, it may affect the vocal cords, which cannot be generalized. The specific analysis is as follows:

1. It may not affect the vocal cords: Thyroid cancer resection is mainly used to treat benign and malignant tumors of the thyroid gland. Since there are some nerves around the thyroid gland that distribute the vocal cords, if the doctor does not damage the surrounding nerves during the operation, it generally will not affect the vocal cords. It is recommended to take protective measures after the operation, avoid talking for a long time, and go to the hospital for regular checkups.

2. May affect the vocal cords: During the operation, if the doctor makes a mistake, the nerves that distribute the vocal cords may be damaged, affecting the function of the vocal cords. At the same time, if thyroid cancer is not treated in time, the thyroid tumor may compress the vocal cords and affect physical health. If the symptoms of vocal cord damage are more serious, the contralateral laryngeal nerve can be removed to restore the voice.

In daily life, we should develop good living habits, pay attention to physical changes at any time, and seek medical treatment in time if we feel any discomfort. At the same time, we should pay attention to eating a light diet and avoid eating spicy foods, such as peppers, garlic, ginger, etc.