What is the pulling feeling in the neck caused by thyroid cancer

Thyroid cancer may cause a pulling sensation in the neck, which may be caused by thyroid enlargement, enlarged thyroid nodules, lymph node metastasis, etc. It is recommended that patients go to the hospital for treatment in time and receive treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

1. Enlarged thyroid gland: If a patient with thyroid cancer has an enlarged thyroid gland, it may compress the trachea or esophagus, causing the patient to feel a pulling sensation in the neck. At this time, the patient can use drugs such as levothyroxine sodium tablets for treatment under the guidance of a doctor;

2. Enlargement of thyroid nodules: If the patient's thyroid cancer recurs or has distant metastasis, it may cause local tumor cell proliferation, which will cause the thyroid nodules to enlarge. It may also cause the patient to feel a pulling sensation in the neck. At this time, the patient can follow the doctor's advice to undergo surgical resection;

3. Lymph node metastasis: If the patient's condition is serious and lymph node metastasis occurs, the cervical lymph nodes may be stimulated, causing the above symptoms. At this time, the patient can follow the doctor's advice and receive treatment with radioactive iodine-131.

4. Other reasons: If the patient's condition is serious and distant metastasis occurs, such as lung metastasis, it may also cause local tumor cell proliferation, thus causing the above symptoms. At this time, the patient can follow the doctor's advice to receive auxiliary treatment through chemotherapy, radiotherapy, etc.

Patients are advised to maintain good living habits in their daily lives, avoid overwork, stay up late and other bad behaviors. At the same time, pay attention to maintaining a balanced nutritional intake in the diet, which helps to enhance resistance.