How does thyroid cancer cause droopy eyelids?

Thyroid cancer is a malignant tumor that originates from the thyroid follicular epithelium or parafollicular cells. There are many reasons for ptosis, the most common of which are invasive exophthalmos, lymph node metastasis, eye muscle damage, ocular nerve damage, etc. Patients need to go to the hospital in time for diagnosis and relevant examinations, and carry out targeted treatment after the cause is determined.

1. Infiltrative exophthalmos: As the disease progresses, patients with thyroid cancer may develop infiltrative exophthalmos, which can cause drooping eyelids. At this time, surgical treatment should be carried out in a timely manner under the doctor's advice to avoid worsening of infiltrative exophthalmos. You can also follow the doctor's advice to use glucocorticoid drugs such as prednisone for treatment;

2. Lymph node metastasis: When thyroid cancer patients have lymph node metastasis, local swelling and inflammation may cause the patient to experience drooping eyelids. At this time, surgery should be performed to remove the cancer lesions and clear the lymph nodes in a timely manner;

3. Eye muscle damage: If thyroid cancer patients have eye muscle damage, it can directly lead to drooping eyelids. Under the guidance of a doctor, it should be determined whether radiotherapy and chemotherapy are needed. Commonly used drugs include vitamin B1, vitamin B2, etc.

4. Damage to the eye nerves: If the eye nerves of patients with thyroid cancer are damaged, it can directly lead to drooping eyelids. You can take nerve nourishing drugs such as vitamin B1 and vitamin B12 as prescribed by your doctor.

In addition to the above reasons, the patient's symptoms may also be caused by the recurrence of thyroid cancer. Patients are advised to avoid excessive fatigue in daily life, get enough sleep, and avoid staying up late to avoid stimulating the body and aggravating the condition. In addition, they should also pay attention to a balanced diet, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and foods rich in high-quality protein, such as eggs, milk, etc.