What are the symptoms of thyroid nodules in women?

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

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 with a hard color, will feel painful, 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. There are no thyroid nodules and masses in the early stage. Gradually, different thyroid nodules will appear. Their surface is leaf-like and their color is as firm as an eraser.

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 can affect the production of iodide, which can induce thyroid nodules in women. If the production of iodide is blocked, the production of thyroid hormones may also be affected, which can easily promote thyroid nodules.

3. The development of iodine deficiency: The development of iodine deficiency is also the 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 is about the symptoms and related causes of thyroid disease in women. Generally, there are no symptoms in the early stage, but they begin to appear gradually. 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 iodine intake. If you have thyroid nodules, you must seek treatment in time.