I have a thyroid nodule on my left. Is it serious?

Single thyroid nodule is a benign thyroid tumor. If the nodule diameter is less than 1 cm, there are usually no clinical symptoms and signs, and thyroid color ultrasound can be checked regularly every six months or one year to observe the trend of cyst enlargement. The size of the cyst has not changed, so it can be left untreated for the time being. It is advisable to eat more foods with the function of eliminating food stagnation and reducing swelling to supplement protein. Foods that have the function of eliminating food stagnation and reducing swelling include rape, mustard, water chestnut, kiwi fruit, etc., and Yi Shu tea is often drunk.

When the diameter of the nodule is larger than 1 cm, the skin on the surface of the thyroid gland protrudes, or the thyroid gland, trachea and esophagus are compressed, resulting in chest tightness, dyspnea and airway obstruction. After further enlargement, the patient should seek medical treatment in time for surgical treatment.