Thyroid cancer is a common malignant tumor, which can have a great impact on the health of patients. Therefore, we should take some precautions to reduce the incidence of thyroid cancer.
At the same time, we also need to detect thyroid cancer as early as possible so that it can be timely**. Here are 5 preventive measures and how to detect thyroid cancer early.
1.Neck lumps:The most obvious symptom of thyroid cancer is a lump in the neck. These lumps are usually hard, have a non-smooth surface, and move up and down with swallowing.
2.Difficulty breathing:If the thyroid cancer mass is large, it may compress the windpipe, making it difficult to breathe.
3.Hoarseness:When thyroid cancer invades or compresses the recurrent laryngeal nerve, it can cause hoarseness.
4.Neck pain:Some people with thyroid cancer may have neck pain, usually a dull and persistent ache.
5.Swollen lymph nodes:Thyroid cancer can metastasize to lymph nodes in the neck, causing lymphadenopathy to enlarge.
6.Systemic symptoms:Patients with thyroid cancer may present with systemic symptoms such as fever, night sweats, and weight loss.
1.Genetic factors:Thyroid cancer has a certain familial aggregation, indicating that genetic factors play a role in it. Some genetic variants or genetic disorders, such as Kirk-Cowan syndrome, multiple endocrine neoplasia, etc., may increase an individual's risk of thyroid cancer.
2.Radiation Exposure:Radiation is one of the main risk factors for thyroid cancer. Prolonged or high doses of radiation exposure, such as radioactive iodine**, radiation therapy to the neck, etc., may increase the risk of thyroid cancer. In addition, radiation in the natural environment, such as radioactive materials present in rocks, soil, and air, may also have adverse effects on the thyroid gland.
3.Dietary factors:Dietary iodine intake is closely related to the development of thyroid cancer. Residents of iodine-deficient areas have a higher risk of thyroid cancer, while residents of high-iodine areas have a relatively lower risk of thyroid cancer. In addition, consuming too much fat and sugar may also have adverse effects on thyroid function.
4.Hormone levels:Abnormal thyroid hormone levels are associated with the development of thyroid cancer. For example, both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism may increase the risk of thyroid cancer.
The first group is women, especially young women, because the incidence of thyroid cancer in women is significantly higher than in men;
The second group is people who have a family history of thyroid cancer, because genetic factors also play an important role in the occurrence of thyroid cancer;
The third group, people who have received ionizing radiation, because ionizing radiation can induce thyroid cancer;
The fourth group is people who lack exercise for a long time, because lack of exercise will lead to a decrease in the body's immunity and increase the risk of thyroid cancer;
The fifth category is people with long-term mental stress, because mental stress will also affect the body's immunity and increase the risk of thyroid cancer.
1. Preventive measures
1.Maintain a healthy lifestyle
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is one of the important measures to prevent thyroid cancer. We should pay attention to eating a healthy diet, exercising properly, and maintaining a happy mood. At the same time, avoid bad Xi such as smoking and drinking alcohol to reduce damage to the body.
2.Avoid exposure to radiation
Exposure to radiation is a significant factor in the development of thyroid cancer. Therefore, we should try to avoid exposure to radiation, especially for children and adolescents.
3.Have your thyroid function checked regularly
Abnormal thyroid function may lead to the development of thyroid cancer. Therefore, we should check thyroid function regularly so that thyroid dysfunction can be detected in time.
4.Avoid excessive fatigue
Excessive fatigue may lead to a decrease in the body's immunity, which can increase the risk of thyroid cancer. Therefore, we should try to avoid excessive fatigue and take proper rest and relaxation.
5.Promptly** other diseases
There are some diseases that may increase the risk of thyroid cancer, such as chronic inflammation, autoimmune diseases, etc. Therefore, we should be prompt with these diseases to reduce the risk of thyroid cancer.
2. How to detect thyroid cancer early?
1.Have regular thyroid tests
Regular thyroid screening is one of the important measures for early detection of thyroid cancer. We should regularly perform thyroid ultrasound, thyroid function and other examinations in order to detect and ** thyroid abnormalities in time.
2.Pay attention to physical symptoms
In the early stage of thyroid cancer, there may be some physical symptoms such as neck pain, difficulty breathing, hoarseness, etc. If you notice these symptoms, you should see a doctor for a check-up.