What is the reason for numbness near the incision of thyroid cancer

Thyroid cancer patients experience numbness near the incision, which may be caused by factors such as local nerve damage after surgery, radiation dermatitis, postoperative infection, tumor metastasis, etc. It is recommended that patients go to the hospital for treatment in time and receive targeted treatment after clarifying the specific cause.

1. Local nerve damage: If thyroid cancer patients suffer local nerve damage during surgery, they may experience numbness near the incision. This is generally a normal phenomenon and does not require special treatment. The symptoms will gradually ease over time.

2. Radiation dermatitis: If thyroid cancer patients undergo radiotherapy or chemotherapy before surgery, the skin may be damaged during the radiotherapy and chemotherapy, which may cause radiation dermatitis and numbness near the incision. At this time, you can use drugs such as prednisone acetate tablets for treatment under the guidance of a doctor;

3. Postoperative infection: If thyroid cancer patients do not pay attention to wound care after surgery, the wound may be infected by bacteria, causing an inflammatory reaction and numbness near the incision. At this time, you can take amoxicillin capsules, cefixime capsules and other drugs for anti-infection treatment as prescribed by the doctor;.

4. Tumor metastasis: If the thyroid cancer patient's condition is serious and there is distant metastasis, it will cause multiple parts of the body to be affected. For example, if it metastasizes to the brain, it can cause intracranial hypertension, resulting in numbness near the incision. At this time, it is necessary to surgically remove the lesion for treatment, and cooperate with radiotherapy and chemotherapy for auxiliary treatment.

It is recommended that patients with thyroid cancer maintain a good attitude and avoid being too emotional. At the same time, they should also pay attention to getting more rest, ensuring adequate sleep time, and avoiding staying up late.