Do thyroid cancer wounds need to be cleaned?

Whether the thyroid cancer wound needs to be cleaned depends on the patient's specific situation. If the thyroid cancer wound is small and there is no infection, it generally does not need to be cleaned; if the wound is large and accompanied by infection, it needs to be cleaned in time.

1. No need to clean: Thyroid cancer is a malignant tumor, which is mainly related to genetic factors, iodine intake and other factors. If the patient's thyroid cancer wound is small and there is no infection, it usually does not need to be cleaned. At this time, you can use iodine to disinfect the wound according to the doctor's advice to avoid bacterial infection;

2. Need to clean: If the patient's thyroid cancer wound is relatively large and has symptoms such as redness, swelling, and pain, it may be caused by local tissue necrosis. At this time, you need to seek medical attention in time. Under the guidance of a doctor, use hydrogen peroxide or saline to rinse the wound, which will help remove necrotic tissue and pus and promote wound healing. At the same time, you also need to take antibiotics such as amoxicillin capsules and cefixime tablets as prescribed by the doctor to prevent infection.

In daily life, patients should pay attention to keeping the wound clean and dry, and avoid getting it wet to avoid infection. In terms of diet, try to eat light and easily digestible foods, such as millet porridge, pumpkin porridge, etc., and avoid eating spicy and irritating foods, such as chili peppers and peppercorns.