Treatment of single thyroid nodule in men

Although single thyroid nodules are more common in women, it does not mean that men cannot get it. The chance of getting it is higher for men. So what are the treatments for single thyroid nodules in men? There are some differences between the treatments for men and women. Men must not get bad results due to incorrect treatment methods during treatment. Next, let us learn about the treatments for single thyroid nodules in men.

So, what is the reason for the high incidence of thyroid nodules?

"Many patients suffer from excessive iodine supplementation." If you live in a coastal area and eat a lot of high-iodine seafood for a long time, you will not be deficient in iodine. In addition, iodized salt is added to your diet on a regular basis, which may cause an overdose of iodine, which can easily cause thyroid nodules.

Thyroid nodules can also occur in patients with thyroiditis, which often presents with fever, sore throat, and significant pain and tenderness in the thyroid area. Some cancers, such as papillary carcinoma, follicular cell carcinoma, undifferentiated carcinoma, and medullary carcinoma, can also cause thyroid nodules.

In addition, the high incidence of thyroid nodules is closely related to the development of current detection technology. In the past, thyroid examinations were mostly performed by surgical palpation. The thyroid gland is relatively hidden, and it is often difficult to find small thyroid nodules. It is also related to the experience of the tester, so the detection rate of nodules is also very low. Now, thyroid ultrasound examinations are generally used, which have high sensitivity and specificity for predicting thyroid cancer and can immediately detect very small thyroid nodules.

What should you do if you find out you have thyroid nodules?

For multiple thyroid nodules, regular reexamination is recommended. For solid and mixed solid-cystic nodules, if the nodule diameter is less than 0.5 cm, reexamination once a year is sufficient; if the nodule diameter is between 0.5-1.0 cm, and there are no obvious discomfort symptoms and thyroid dysfunction, reexamination is required every 6 to 12 months; if the nodule diameter is greater than 1.0 cm, reexamination should be performed every 3-6 months.

For cystic nodules, if the diameter is less than 2.0 cm and there are no obvious discomfort symptoms, a follow-up examination once every 1-2 years is sufficient. During the follow-up process, if the nodule grows faster and increases in size within a short period of time, it should be taken seriously and combined with specialist treatment.

However, for single nodules, surgery is recommended. For thyroid tumors with a diameter of more than 1 cm, even if they are clinically considered to be benign, early surgical removal is recommended. Benign nodules generally do not recur after surgery. First, the lesion can be removed, and second, the possibility of cancer can be ruled out through biopsy.

The treatment for single thyroid nodules in men is generally simple. Nowadays, men are under great pressure in life and rarely take care of themselves, so the chance of getting sick is also very high. Therefore, for men, while being busy at work, they should also learn to exercise regularly. This will not only make their bodies healthier, but also make their work smoother.