What effect does thyroid nodule have on the body?

The influence of thyroid nodules on the body;

1, compressed trachea:

Compression of trachea is a common hazard of thyroid nodules. When compressed from one side, the trachea shifts or bends to the other side; Bilateral compression, tracheal stenosis, dyspnea, especially retrosternal goiter. Long-term compression of tracheal wall can lead to tracheal softening and suffocation.

2, oppression of the esophagus:

Only retrosternal goiter may compress the esophagus, causing discomfort when swallowing, but it will not cause obstructive symptoms. This is the harm of thyroid nodules compressing the esophagus.

3. Deep jugular vein compression:

This is one of the hazards caused by thyroid nodules, which may make it difficult for blood to return to the head and neck. This situation is more common in giant goiter located at the upper thoracic opening, especially retrosternal goiter. The patient's face is blue and purple edema, and the superficial veins of neck and chest are obviously dilated at the same time.

4, recurrent laryngeal nerve compression:

At the same time, the harm caused by thyroid nodules also includes vocal cord paralysis (mostly on one side) and hoarseness of patients. Compressing the cervical sympathetic ganglion chain can cause Horner syndrome, which is extremely rare.