Picture of thyroid nodules in women

Recently, some female friends have raised questions about thyroid nodules on the Internet. This is also related to one's physical condition and diet. It is generally more common in middle-aged women. There are no symptoms at the beginning, and then different thyroid cysts appear. Next, I will introduce to you the physical and mental health issues of women's thyroid nodules.

1. Symptoms of thyroid nodules in women

1. No significant symptoms in the early stage

The basic symptoms of thyroid nodules are generally no lumps and no pain in the early stages. In the advanced stage, thyroid nodules will grow rapidly and be accompanied by noises, difficulty swallowing, and breathing will begin to become less smooth.

2. Subacute onset, with fever and sore throat

In very rare cases, patients with acute onset, fever, sore throat symptoms, accompanied by enlargement of the thyroid cyst on one or both sides, thyroid nodules of different sizes, one of which is hard and painful, will feel the pain, and the pain will extend to the ear and behind the head.

3. Slow onset

This disease is more common in middle-aged women. The thyroid nodules are focal. In the early stage, there are no thyroid nodules and masses. Gradually, different thyroid nodules will appear. Their surface is leaf-like and the texture is as hard as an eraser.

2. Causes of thyroid nodules in women

1. Taking Chinese herbal medicines or taking seaweed foods for a long time: Taking Chinese herbal medicines can also cause thyroid nodules. However, long-term consumption of seaweed foods high in iodine is very beneficial to human health.

2. Long-term consumption of vegetables and fruits containing thiocyanate such as cabbage, radish, and cassava: According to relevant experimental studies, cabbage containing thiocyanate may affect the production of iodide, which can induce thyroid nodules in women. If the production of iodide is blocked and the production of thyroid hormone may also be affected, it is easy to promote thyroid nodules.

3. The development of iodine deficiency: The development of iodine deficiency is also a cause of thyroid nodules in women. If adolescents do not consume enough vitamins and iodine deficiency occurs, it will cause various diseases in the human body, such as thyroid nodules, which is one of the most common diseases.

The above are about the symptoms of thyroid cysts in women and their related causes. Generally, there are no symptoms in the early stage, but they begin to appear slowly. Thyroid cysts are not the same, one side is big and the other side is small. You need to pay attention to prevention in your daily life. You need to pay attention to your diet and don’t eat too many vegetables and fruits. You also need to pay attention to the intake of iodine. If you have thyroid nodules, you need to seek treatment in time.