What is thyroid nodule calcification and how is it treated?

In life, we generally know that thyroid is caused by iodine deficiency, which is one of the reasons. So what is thyroid nodule calcification? How to treat it?

What is thyroid nodule calcification?

Calcification of thyroid nodules is a dense proliferation of thyroid tissue cells. The number of cells per unit volume is significantly higher than the normal value, and strong light spots, strong light spots or strong light rings can be seen under ultrasound.

The relationship between nodular calcification and thyroid cancer

① Granular calcification is almost common to all thyroid malignancies and is often a characteristic manifestation of papillary adenocarcinoma.

② Among the coarse calcification images, about 10% to 20% are cancers, among which alveolar adenocarcinoma accounts for a large proportion.

③ Medullary carcinoma often has a mixture of coarse particles and sand-like calcification.

④ Generally, the calcification images of benign thyroid tumors are dense with clear edges, while the shadows of malignant tumors are faint and blurred.

The above is an introduction to the clinical significance of thyroid nodule calcification. Through the above description, we can see that the characteristics of thyroid nodule calcification shadows may be related to cancer classification. When patients are diagnosed with thyroid nodule calcification, they must go to a professional hospital to avoid missed diagnosis.

Treatment advice for thyroid nodules

1. If the bright spot is large, it is recommended to perform a puncture to check the pathology.

2. You don’t need to undergo surgery and can use conservative treatment with Chinese medicine. Check again after a period of time. If the strong light spot is reduced, it means the effect is obvious and you can continue the treatment until recovery.

Dietary Prevention of Thyroid Nodules

Clinically, there are many thyroid diseases, such as thyroid degeneration, inflammation, autoimmunity, and neoplasms, which can manifest as nodules. Thyroid nodules can be single or multiple. The incidence of multiple nodules is higher than that of single nodules, but the incidence of thyroid cancer in single nodules is higher.

The following are issues that should be noted in the diet of thyroid nodules:

1. Iodine: You must control the amount of iodine you consume. If you are not sure, you can consult a nearby doctor.

2. Calories: Because hyperthyroidism will increase the body's metabolic rate, the required calories can be increased every day.

3. Protein: You can increase the amount of protein, such as meat, eggs, milk, etc.

4. Vitamins: As calories increase, the demand for B vitamins also increases, so you should pay attention to supplementing them.

5. Avoid irritating foods such as tea, coffee, cigarettes, alcohol, and definitely avoid seafood (even kelp) and chili peppers.

6. You need to avoid spicy food and food that can cause allergies.

In addition to dietary issues, patients with thyroid nodules should also pay attention to daily life issues, get more rest, maintain a positive attitude, and it is also essential to pay attention to moderate exercise.