Does thyroid cancer cause toothache?

Whether thyroid cancer can cause toothache depends on the type of thyroid cancer. If it is papillary carcinoma, follicular adenocarcinoma or other types of thyroid cancer, it generally does not cause toothache, while medullary carcinoma or undifferentiated carcinoma may cause toothache.

1. Papillary carcinoma: It is a type of thyroid cancer with a better prognosis. Patients usually have no obvious symptoms in the early stage. As the disease progresses, symptoms such as neck lumps and hoarseness may appear, but it generally does not cause toothache.

2. Follicular adenocarcinoma: It is a type of thyroid cancer with a poor prognosis. Early patients may experience symptoms such as neck lumps and difficulty swallowing, but it will not cause toothache.

3. Medullary carcinoma: It is a highly malignant tumor. The cause of the disease is related to genetic factors. After the disease occurs, the patient may experience swollen lymph nodes in the neck and dyspnea, and may also be accompanied by weight loss and loss of appetite. It generally does not cause toothache in the early stages of the disease.

4. Undifferentiated carcinoma: It is the most malignant type of thyroid cancer. The cause of the disease is related to ionizing radiation, and it may also be caused by excessive iodine intake. After the disease occurs, the patient may experience local pain, and it may also be accompanied by symptoms of difficulty swallowing and breathing.

If thyroid cancer is diagnosed, it is recommended to follow the doctor's advice and receive surgical resection in time. At the same time, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other auxiliary treatments are also needed to inhibit the spread and metastasis of cancer cells.