Why is the incision of thyroid cancer itchy and painful?

Thyroid cancer patients may experience itching and pain at the incision, which may be caused by local infection, scar hyperplasia, nerve damage, hypothyroidism, etc. It is recommended that patients go to the hospital in time for treatment and receive targeted treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

1. Local infection: If the postoperative care for thyroid cancer is not done well, the wound may become infected, causing itching and pain at the incision. Patients can take amoxicillin capsules, cefixime capsules and other drugs for anti-inflammatory treatment under the guidance of a doctor;

2. Scar hyperplasia: If scar hyperplasia occurs at the incision site after thyroid cancer surgery, the above symptoms may also occur. Patients can follow the doctor's advice to apply topical drugs such as polysulfonated mucopolysaccharide cream and centella asiatica cream ointment for treatment;

3. Nerve damage: If the peripheral nerves are damaged during thyroid cancer surgery, the above situation may also occur. Patients can take methylcobalamin tablets, vitamin B1 tablets and other nerve nourishing drugs for treatment under the guidance of doctors;

4. Hypothyroidism: If a patient has hypothyroidism after thyroid cancer surgery, it will lead to insufficient secretion of thyroid hormones in the body, causing itchy and painful incisions. Patients can take drugs such as levothyroxine sodium tablets for treatment as prescribed by the doctor.

If the patient has skin diseases or allergies, the above symptoms may also occur. It is recommended that patients go to the general surgery department of the hospital in time for treatment and receive targeted treatment according to the specific cause.