What is not suitable for thyroid cancer patients to eat

Thyroid cancer is a malignant tumor that originates from the thyroid follicular epithelium or parafollicular cells. It is the most common malignant tumor of the head and neck. If the patient has obvious symptoms of discomfort, it is usually recommended to avoid eating foods high in iodine, spicy and irritating foods, greasy foods, raw and cold foods, and foods with high estrogen content.

1. Foods high in iodine: Since thyroid hormones can promote the secretion of thyroid hormones, and iodine is an important raw material for the synthesis of thyroid hormones, it is not recommended for thyroid cancer patients to consume too much iodine-rich foods, such as kelp, seaweed, sea cucumber, and dried shrimp, so as not to stimulate the secretion of thyroid hormones and aggravate the condition;

2. Spicy and irritating food: Since the condition of thyroid cancer patients is not under control, they may experience symptoms such as sore throat and gastrointestinal discomfort. At this time, if they eat spicy and irritating foods, such as peppers, hot pot, onions, mustard, etc., it may irritate the gastrointestinal mucosa, aggravate the symptoms of sore throat, and may also increase the digestive burden of the gastrointestinal tract, causing gastrointestinal discomfort, affecting the absorption of nutrients, and is not conducive to recovery;

3. Greasy food: such as fatty meat, fried chicken, etc. Since thyroid cancer patients need to undergo surgery under the guidance of a doctor, swallowing difficulties may occur. Eating greasy food at this time may increase the degree of swallowing difficulties and may also cause indigestion, abdominal pain, bloating and other discomfort symptoms;

4. Raw and cold food: such as ice cream, cold drinks, etc. Since thyroid cancer patients need to supplement thyroid hormones after surgery to maintain normal metabolism, raw and cold food may inhibit gastrointestinal motility and cause diarrhea, which is not conducive to postoperative recovery;

5. Foods with high estrogen content: such as oats, soybeans and soy products. Since thyroid hormones can promote the secretion of TSH, and estrogen will affect the secretion of thyroid hormones, thyroid cancer patients need to avoid eating foods with high estrogen content, such as oats, black beans and soy products, so as not to aggravate the condition.

In addition to the above foods, from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, some warm foods are also not conducive to the recovery of thyroid cancer patients, such as lamb, beef, etc. It is recommended that patients eat a reasonable diet under the guidance of a doctor.