Warning signs of a tumor in the thyroid gland

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The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Vu Thi Duyen - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
The majority of thyroid nodules when small, discreet symptoms are discovered incidentally through physical examination and often appear when the tumor is large, causing complications such as local compression, difficulty swallowing, difficulty swallowing, sensation. choking or hoarseness, voice changes.

1. Signs of benign thyroid nodules

Signs of thyroid tumors when small are often asymptomatic and often unnoticed by patients and are accidentally discovered through physical examination. There are symptoms when the tumor is large enough to be seen with the naked eye. When the disease does not show hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, it is difficult to detect.
Common manifestations when the tumor is large, causing complications such as:
The patient feels the existence of the tumor in front of the neck, usually swelling in the neck and can be felt or seen clearly in the mirror. There are symptoms of difficulty breathing or swallowing due to the tumor pressing on the trachea or esophagus, even hoarseness. In some cases, benign tumors produce more thyroxine than normal, causing symptoms of hyperthyroidism such as: Clinical hyperthyroidism such as
Unexplained weight loss Has increased sweating Sweating Hand tremors Nausea, vomiting Tachycardia or arrhythmia Insomnia, anxiety Genitourinary disorders Digestive disorders

2. Clinical symptoms suspected of malignant thyroid neoplasm

To determine a thyroid tumor is malignant, it is not possible to rely only on some individual symptoms, but need to do more laboratory tests. When the disease has progressed to a certain stage, there are usually some specific manifestations such as hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, lymphadenopathy, tumors around the neck, sometimes bleeding and superinfection.

Most types of thyroid cancer grow slowly when discovered. Invasive thyroid cancer is rare, and these tumors are usually large, firm, slow-moving, and fast-growing. Depending on the patient's health condition, the size of the tumor, the doctor will recommend the appropriate treatment.

3. When to see a doctor?

Seek medical attention as soon as symptoms appear:
Sudden weight loss despite eating normally or increased appetite Tachycardia or irregular heartbeat Sleep disturbances Muscle weakness, tremors Although most Most thyroid nodules are benign and don't pose a serious health risk, but ask your doctor to check for any unusual swelling in your neck, especially if you're having trouble breathing or swallowing.
Diagnosis of benign tumors, there can be many treatment methods, including radiofrequency ablation at the International General Hospital which is considered the most advanced and effective treatment method for patients with thyroid tumors Benign after one month of treatment, the tumor volume decreased by 30-50% and after one year decreased by about 70-95%.
The hospital has a team of doctors who have been trained and worked for many years in the endocrinology industry. Includes:
Master. BS. Bui Minh Duc Dr. BS. Pham Thi Hong Hoa BS. Nguyen Van Phan Advantages of radiofrequency ablation at Vinmec Times City International Hospital to kill tumors with heat without surgery. Radiofrequency ablation is a new step in the treatment of thyroid tumors. This method offers many outstanding advantages compared to traditional surgery: patients do not need anesthesia, almost no complications, quick treatment and recovery time, low risk of recurrence (approximately 5 months). %).
Thyroid diseases often go undiagnosed in 20 - 60% of the total population. That is the reason for Vinmec to launch a package of screening and screening for thyroid diseases. Screening & early detection of common thyroid diseases such as simple goiter, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroiditis, thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, etc. appropriate and timely treatment.
Master. Doctor. Vu Thi Duyen has more than 10 years of experience in general medical examination and treatment, especially has strengths in examination and treatment specialized in nephrology - Endocrinology.
The doctor has participated in many domestic and foreign seminars and is currently a Nephrologist - Endocrinologist at the Department of General Internal Medicine, Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.

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