Why do I get a headache after half of my thyroid cancer is removed?

If patients with thyroid cancer experience headaches after hemisection, it may be due to head traction pain caused by surgery, or brain metastasis, cervical compression, drug side effects, etc. It is recommended that patients seek medical attention in a timely manner, and receive appropriate treatment according to the doctor's advice after clarifying the specific cause.

1. Traction pain: After hemisection of thyroid cancer, patients may suffer from traction injury to the neck, and headache symptoms may occur after surgery. This usually occurs 3-6 months after surgery and is a normal phenomenon that can usually be relieved on its own without special treatment.

2. Brain metastasis: After hemisection, patients with thyroid cancer may experience headaches. It is also necessary to consider that the pain is caused by the metastasis of the tumor to the brain. At this time, the condition is relatively serious and can generally be diagnosed through head CT and other examinations, and further treatments such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy can be performed;

3. Cervical compression: After hemisection of the thyroid cancer patient, if headaches occur, accompanied by numbness or limited mobility on one side of the limbs, it is also necessary to consider improper postoperative care and cervical compression. A clear diagnosis can be made through cervical spine CT and other examinations, and further surgery can be performed to relieve the compression;

4. Side effects of drugs: After hemisection of thyroid cancer patients, if they are treated with clopidogrel bisulfate tablets, enteric-coated aspirin tablets and other drugs at the same time, if they have headache symptoms, they should also consider whether it is caused by the side effects of drugs. Such patients can use vitamin B6 tablets, vitamin B12 tablets and other drugs under the guidance of doctors to improve nerve damage symptoms and relieve headaches.

Patients should also pay attention to rest and avoid bad living habits such as staying up late and overwork. They should also avoid eating spicy and irritating foods. They should eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, as well as foods rich in high-quality protein, such as eggs and milk, which are conducive to physical recovery.