In medicine, a nodule usually refers to a localized round or oval protrusion. Such protrusions can appear in various parts of the body, but the most common are in **, muscles, and organs.
Nodules can be benign or malignant. Benign nodules usually do not pose much of a threat to health, while malignant nodules can develop into cancer. Therefore, it is very important for the diagnosis and ** of nodules.
In addition to dietary factors, it may also be affected by various factors such as genetics, environment, and life Xi habits, so the prevention and prevention of nodules need to be comprehensively considered.
What is a nodule?A nodule is a small round protrusion on the surface or internal tissue of an organism. For example, there will be nodules in the pubic area, ischial area, thalamic area, chin area, etc.
Nodules are small bumps or globules that form on the surface of our body, usually localized, and have substantial or deep skin lesions, which can be deep under the dermis, and may have inflammatory infiltrates, such as erythema nodosum or metabolic particle deposition.
Lesions may or may not protrude from the surface, and can usually be detected on palpation, and have a certain hardness or infiltration on palpation.
1.Infection:Lack of hygiene can infect microorganisms that can lead to symptoms such as inflammation and nodules
2.Vascular lesions:Vascular diseases such as granulomas, which cause irritation to blood vessels and may also induce the appearance of nodules
3.Histiocyte proliferation:When suffering from diseases such as lymphocytoma, it can lead to the appearance of obvious protruding sites and the appearance of nodules
4.Metabolic Diseases:In metabolic diseases, the body's metabolism is abnormal, which may also cause the appearance of nodules.
Celery is a nutritious vegetable that is rich in a variety of nutrients such as protein, dietary fiber, vitamins, etc., and in recent years, some studies have shown that certain components in celery may have an impact on the development of sarcoidosis.
It is said in the "Huiyan of Materia Medica": "Those with weak spleen and stomach and lack of cold qi should fast", which means that it is not suitable for some people with poor body resistance or body cold, so if there are thyroid nodules with the above symptoms, then it is not appropriate to eat more.
It is not known for sure whether celery is an "accelerator" or a "reducer" for nodules. However, in order to ensure good health, patients with sarcoidosis still need to choose their diet carefully.
Normally, nodules are not cancerous, nodules are composed of a large number of epithelioid cells, a small number of lymphocytes and plasma cells, and there are small blood vessels in the nodules, so necrosis rarely occurs or occasionally mild necrosis.
Carcinogenesis can cause fibrosis, and rich reticular fibers can be seen in the nodules, which are often formed by degeneration and necrosis of epithelioid cells, so the nodules do not become cancerous.
However, if the patient is unwell, he needs to seek medical attention in time, and follow the doctor's instructions carefully to avoid serious consequences caused by non-standardization. During the ** period, if the symptoms are not relieved, or even worsened, or new symptoms appear, you need to go to the hospital in time.
1.Foods that contain hormones
Foods containing hormones are also one of the important factors that lead to nodule growth. For example, farmed animal foods such as chickens, ducks, and fish are often injected or fed with substances such as antibiotics and hormones.
These drugs remain in the animal and eventually enter the human body, affecting hormone levels in the body, which in turn affects the normal physiological function of cells.
2.Spicy and irritating foods
Spicy foods are also one of the risk factors for nodules to become cancerous. Long-term consumption of spicy food can irritate the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract, leading to gastrointestinal dysfunction, while also stimulating the growth of nodules and increasing the risk of cancer.
Therefore, people suffering from nodules should eat less or no spicy food.
3.Alcoholic beverages
Wine has become an indispensable social tool on the dining table of modern people, and it is also a very common drink, such as liquor and beer are very common drinks, moderate drinking can relieve tension and improve sleep quality.
However, long-term heavy alcohol abuse will affect the normal operation of the body's endocrine system, stimulate the growth of insulin nodules, whether it is lung nodules or thyroid nodules, they may become cancerous in the later stage.
4.Processed meat products
Processed foods have been classified as Class 1 carcinogens and have obvious carcinogenic effects on the body, because these foods not only add a lot of additives during processing, but also produce nitrite and other substances Nitrite is a precursor to nitrosamines, a class of carcinogens, and excessive consumption will increase the risk of cancer.
Most of the nodules found in clinical practice are benign, and benign nodules generally do not require special treatment, only regular follow-up visits are required, and the specific follow-up interval should be selected according to the guidance of professional doctors.
If the nodule grows in a special location and affects the normal life of the patient, even if it is benign, it should be removed in time. If the nodule is found to have a malignant tendency, it must be removed in time to prevent the nodule from continuing to develop into cancer.
1.Obese people
Obesity is a risk factor for many chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and more. At the same time, obese people are also prone to nodules.
This is mainly because obesity can lead to metabolic disorders in the body, which makes the body's immune system less able to recognize and remove abnormal cells, which makes it easy to form nodules.
2.Practitioners in high-risk occupations
Workers in certain occupations may be more susceptible to exposure to carcinogens or other harmful substances, increasing the risk of nodules.
For example, miners, metallurgical workers, chemical plant workers, asbestos workers, etc., should follow the relevant safety protocols, wear personal protective equipment, and undergo regular health checks.
3.Phlegm dampness constitution
This is one of the results of the further development of liver qi stagnation. Qi congestion damages the spleen, resulting in a decrease in the spleen's transport function, making it difficult to discharge useless water, and staying in the body for a long time, resulting in phlegm and dampness.
Phlegm and dampness are abnormal substances that are viscous and turbid in the body, and are pathological products of human fluid metabolism disorders, which are easy to form nodules when accumulated in the body for a long time. At this stage, the nodule will take shape and be fixed in one place.
Characteristics of phlegm and dampness: easy edema, excessive secretions, easy eczema, oily face, easy to sweat, sleepy, soft abdomen, etc.