Causes of throat diseases caused by thyroid cancer

Thyroid cancer is a malignant tumor that originates from the thyroid follicular epithelium or parafollicular cells. The main causes of throat diseases include surgical injuries, radiation exposure, anticancer drugs, changes in hormone levels, etc. Patients should actively cooperate with doctors for treatment.

1. Surgical injury: During thyroid surgery, the recurrent laryngeal nerve may be damaged due to anatomical variation, improper surgical operation, etc. If you experience hoarseness, coughing when drinking water, and other throat discomfort symptoms after surgery, you should take drugs such as methylcobalamin tablets to nourish the nerves as prescribed by the doctor, and conduct scientific voice training to help relieve the symptoms;

2. Radiation exposure: When patients with thyroid cancer receive radiation therapy, the recurrent laryngeal nerve may be damaged. If hoarseness and other throat discomfort symptoms occur, taking glucocorticoid drugs such as prednisone tablets and dexamethasone tablets as prescribed by the doctor can help relieve the symptoms;

3. Anticancer drugs: Patients diagnosed with thyroid cancer should actively cooperate with doctors for treatment. They need to follow the doctor's advice to use anticancer drugs such as cisplatin injection and paclitaxel injection for chemotherapy. The recurrent laryngeal nerve may be damaged, causing symptoms such as dysphagia and hoarseness. Symptoms can be improved through dietary conditioning, eating more easily digestible foods such as millet porridge and pumpkin porridge, and avoiding spicy foods such as peppers and onions;

4. Changes in hormone levels: After receiving radiotherapy, thyroid cancer patients may have their hormone levels affected. Due to changes in estrogen and progesterone levels, the throat may be irritated and cause discomfort. At this time, you can take Compound Coral Grass Lozenges, Watermelon Frost Throat Clearing Lozenges and other drugs for treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

In addition to the above reasons, thyroid cancer patients are also prone to infection and acute pharyngitis due to decreased physical function. It is recommended that thyroid cancer patients receive targeted treatment under the guidance of a doctor, and pay attention to maintaining emotional stability and avoiding excessive tension and anxiety.