What is the reason for the swelling above the incision of thyroid cancer

Swelling above the incision of thyroid cancer patients may be caused by factors such as lymph node metastasis, cancer invasion of surrounding tissues, and subcutaneous fluid accumulation at the incision. Patients are advised to seek medical attention in a timely manner and receive symptomatic treatment after determining the specific cause to avoid delaying the disease.

1. Lymph node metastasis: Cancer cells of thyroid cancer patients may metastasize to lymph nodes. If they metastasize to lymph nodes in the neck or clavicle, it may cause lymph node enlargement and swelling above the thyroid cancer incision. Generally, chemotherapy and radiotherapy are required to inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells and control the progression of the disease.

2. Cancer invades surrounding tissues: When cancer cells break through the capsule of the thyroid gland, they can invade surrounding tissues, causing edema and congestion in the surrounding tissues, which manifests as swelling above the incision of the thyroid cancer. Surgery can be performed in a timely manner, such as total thyroidectomy, radical thyroidectomy, etc., and lymph nodes can be cleared at the same time;

3. Subcutaneous fluid accumulation at the incision: After thyroid cancer patients have undergone surgery, during the recovery process of the wound, if the subcutaneous drainage is not smooth or subcutaneous infection occurs, it may lead to subcutaneous fluid accumulation in the wound and swelling above the thyroid cancer incision. Under the guidance of a doctor, antibiotics such as ceftriaxone sodium for injection, cefoperazone sodium for injection, and sulbactam sodium for injection can be used for treatment to control the infection. At the same time, the accumulated fluid should be drained out in time to avoid aggravating the condition;

4. Other situations: In addition to the above situations, if thyroid cancer patients do not pay attention to their diet after surgery, often eat spicy and irritating foods, or smoke and drink for a long time, it may irritate the wound and cause inflammation, leading to swelling above the thyroid cancer incision. It is recommended that patients pay attention to a light diet after surgery and avoid eating spicy and irritating foods. At the same time, they should develop good living habits, go to bed early and get up early, and do not stay up late.