What is the reason for taking calcium tablets for thyroid cancer

The reasons why thyroid cancer patients take calcium tablets mainly include calcium supplementation, prevention of osteoporosis, treatment of related complications, etc. Thyroid cancer is a malignant tumor originating from the thyroid follicular epithelium or parafollicular epithelial cells, and its cause is related to factors such as iodine intake and radiation exposure history.

1. Calcium supplementation: Thyroid cancer patients may become physically weak after surgery and need to take calcium supplements to promote recovery. Calcium tablets are rich in calcium, which can supplement calcium and relieve the above symptoms.

2. Prevent osteoporosis: Since thyroid cancer patients may experience symptoms such as loss of appetite and weight loss during the illness, they may lack nutrients in the body, which may lead to osteoporosis. In daily life, they should eat foods high in calcium, such as milk, dried shrimps, etc., and take calcium carbonate D3 chewable tablets and other drugs for treatment as prescribed by the doctor;

3. Treatment-related complications: If thyroid cancer patients have hyperparathyroidism, they need to go to the hospital in time and use calcium gluconate injection and other drugs for treatment under the guidance of a doctor. At the same time, they also need to use vitamin D drops and other drugs for auxiliary treatment.

In addition to the above situations, it may also be caused by hypocalcemia in thyroid cancer patients themselves. It is recommended that such patients go to the endocrinology department of the hospital in time and actively cooperate with the doctor for targeted treatment.