Do thyroid nodules or thyroid tumors have to be operated on?

Hello, yes, whether thyroid nodules need surgery depends on the size of the nodules and the possibility of malignant transformation.

The throat is located behind the thyroid gland and connects the trachea and esophagus.

When the larynx is compressed by thyroid nodules, patients will feel foreign body sensation in the larynx. Sometimes it can also cause pain.

If it is pressed on the trachea, it will narrow, increase the resistance of gas in and out, and even lead to difficulty breathing.

Whether thyroid nodules need treatment and how to treat them depend on the influence of nodules on patients.

Most thyroid nodules are benign, and most patients have no symptoms and do not need treatment. Check and monitor the nodules regularly every 6~ 12 months.

Some thyroid nodules need surgery.

For example, the nodule is very large and has caused swallowing or breathing problems, or after being diagnosed by a doctor, the nodule has been diagnosed as cancer and needs surgery.

Surgery is to remove part or even the whole thyroid gland.

Of course, everything must be judged by the doctor, and it is very important to cooperate with the doctor.

If total thyroidectomy is performed, the patient can no longer secrete thyroxine after operation, and needs to take medicine for life to supplement thyroxine. But don't worry, take the medicine on time, and the effect is good.