Does it hurt to eat if you have thyroid cancer?

Patients with thyroid cancer generally do not experience pain when eating, but if they have other diseases, they may experience pain symptoms. It is recommended that patients seek medical attention in a timely manner and receive treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

1. No pain: Thyroid cancer is a malignant tumor originating from the thyroid follicular epithelium or parafollicular epithelial cells, and is one of the common malignant tumors of the endocrine system. There are usually no obvious symptoms in the early stages, and it is often discovered during physical examinations. As the disease progresses, symptoms such as neck lumps, difficulty swallowing, and difficulty breathing may appear. If the thyroid cancer patient does not have other diseases and is in the early stages of the disease, he or she usually does not experience pain symptoms;

2. Pain: If thyroid cancer patients have other diseases, such as esophagitis, esophageal ulcers, etc., the esophageal mucosa may be irritated, causing pain symptoms. At this time, the primary disease needs to be actively treated to relieve the discomfort. If thyroid cancer patients have distant metastasis, pain symptoms will also occur. At this time, it is necessary to follow the doctor's advice to use drugs for treatment, such as sorafenib tosylate tablets, cabozantinib capsules, etc.

It is recommended that patients with thyroid cancer go to the hospital in time and actively cooperate with the doctor for treatment. At the same time, they should also pay attention to maintaining a good attitude and avoid being too excited or nervous. In terms of diet, try to eat light and easily digestible food and avoid eating spicy and irritating food.