What are the early symptoms of thyroid cancer? Pay more attention to these abnormalities

The thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland in the human body. If this endocrine gland is abnormal, it will definitely lead to abnormal metabolism in the human body. Scientific research shows that women are ten times more likely to suffer from thyroid disease than men, so women must pay attention to their thyroid health in daily life. So what are the early symptoms of thyroid cancer?

What are the early symptoms of thyroid cancer?

Frequent palpitations, sweating, and large appetite: The opposite of hypothyroidism is hyperthyroidism, which is particularly prone to goiter, or hypermetabolism and sympathetic nerve excitement. This can easily lead to people eating more and going to the toilet more often.

Congestion in the face and neck: Thyroid gland enlargement often causes compression of large blood vessels, especially the jugular vein. At this time, congestion in the face and neck, such as glandular cancer extending to the back of the sternum, often compresses the large vein trunks. If the superior vena cava is compressed, the venous blood return of the head and neck will be blocked, which can cause facial edema and varicose veins of the neck. There is also edema and obvious varicose veins on the chest skin and upper arms.

Hoarseness or accompanied by swollen lymph nodes: The reason is similar to 2. The vibration of the vocal cords is significantly hindered under the pressure of the tumor, resulting in hoarseness. At the same time, due to the stimulation of cancer cells on the surrounding lymph nodes, swollen lymph nodes and pain in the lymph area may occur.

Many people become very anxious when they hear that they have thyroid cancer and don’t know what to do. Compared with other cancers, thyroid cancer is a cancer with a very high cure rate. If it is discovered and treated in the early stages, the cure rate is even higher.