What is the reason why people with thyroid cancer have no taste for food

Thyroid cancer patients have no taste for food, which may be caused by tumor compression, endocrine dysfunction, etc. It is recommended that patients seek medical treatment in time, complete relevant examinations, and carry out targeted treatment after a clear diagnosis.

1. Tumor compression: Thyroid cancer is a malignant tumor originating from thyroid follicular epithelial cells or parafollicular cells. When the tumor is large, it may compress the surrounding tissues, causing symptoms such as difficulty swallowing and breathing. As the disease progresses, hoarseness and coughing when drinking water may also occur. At this time, the patient can follow the doctor's advice to use chemotherapy drugs such as paclitaxel injection and cisplatin injection, or can be treated by surgical removal of the lesion;

2. Endocrine dysfunction: If the thyroid cancer patient's condition is serious and he does not cooperate with the doctor for treatment in time, it may cause the hormone level in the body to be disordered, thus affecting the normal diet. At this time, the patient can take drugs such as levothyroxine sodium tablets and propylthiouracil tablets for treatment under the guidance of the doctor. If necessary, radioactive iodine-131 treatment is also needed to improve it.

In daily life, patients should pay attention to getting more rest, avoid overwork and staying up late. At the same time, they should also pay attention to a reasonable diet, eat more nutritious foods and fresh fruits and vegetables to supplement the nutrients needed by the body.