How to treat tonsil nodules

Most people may be shocked to learn that they have tonsil nodules, but sometimes there is no need to worry too much. Tonsillar nodules are divided into two categories: benign and malignant. Malignant nodules are further divided into low-grade malignancy and severe malignancy. Among them, benign and low-grade malignant cancers account for a higher proportion and are easier to cure. Less than 1% of them are seriously malignant, but they should not be underestimated. Tonsillar nodules can be single or multiple. The incidence of multiple nodules is higher than that of single nodules, but the incidence of canceration of single nodules is higher.

But what should you do if you find tonsil nodules?

Of course, go to the hospital. The most important thing is to determine whether the cancer is benign or malignant.

1. If the nodule is malignant, surgery must be performed as soon as possible. Someone said, "The most beautiful words in the world are not "I love you", but "your tumor is benign."

2. If it is benign, the doctor will usually draw blood to check whether the nodule affects other functions of the thyroid gland, such as hyperthyroidism or hyperthyroidism. However, most thyroid nodules do not cause abnormal thyroid function.

(1) So, for students with thyroid nodules, is there anything they need to pay attention to in their diet?

If the nodules are accompanied by hyperthyroidism, you need to eat iodine-free salt and avoid eating seafood such as kelp, seaweed, shrimp and shellfish. If the nodules are accompanied by hypothyroidism, it is generally necessary to slightly limit iodine intake. You can continue to eat iodized salt and eat seafood in moderation, but try to eat less kelp and seaweed. If it is a simple nodule and there is no abnormal thyroid function, you can eat normally, but be careful not to eat seafood for a long time or in large quantities. So don’t even think about making your money back from the seafood buffet.

(2) The nodule is benign. Should I take some medicine to make it smaller?

There are currently two non-surgical methods for treating benign nodules: oral thyroxine and interventional ablation.

However, medication may not be effective and may have side effects, and ablation technology is not yet mature. Therefore, neither of these two methods became popular, nor were they widely recognized by medical experts.

(3) If medication doesn’t work, do benign nodules require surgery?

For benign nodules, follow the doctor's advice for regular check-ups. Doctors generally recommend a check-up every 6 to 12 months. No surgery is required. As I said, the best way to deal with benign nodules at present is to use therapy! Expect! complex! check! According to traditional Chinese medicine, thyroid nodules are mostly caused by liver depression and qi stagnation, spleen dysfunction, excessive phlegm and dampness, qi and blood stasis, and phlegm and dampness condensing in the front of the neck, which causes blood stasis over time. While following the doctor's advice for regular checkups, you can massage Taichong and Taixi points to soothe the liver and regulate qi.