Beware! These eating habits may ruin your thyroid gland!

You may think that thyroid disease is far away from you, but in fact, it may be an "invisible killer" on your road to health. Recently, thyroid disease has attracted much attention due to its high incidence. So why is thyroid disease so common nowadays? How can we prevent it? Don't worry, let's find out today.

How much do you know about your thyroid gland?

The thyroid gland, a small gland located in the front of our neck, may not be large in size, but it plays a big role. It is responsible for producing hormones that regulate metabolism and has a vital impact on our growth and development, energy consumption, body temperature regulation, etc.

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Have you noticed the signs of thyroid disease?

When there is a problem with the thyroid gland or even cancer, the body may send out the following three signals:

1. Changes in appearance

• First look: Gently tilt your head back and observe two to three centimeters below the Adam's apple (where the thyroid gland is located). If you find that the two sides are asymmetrical, there may be a problem on the higher side.

• Second touch: If you feel a hard object or lump when you touch it with your hand, you need to be alert.

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**** In addition, you need to pay attention to the hardness, activity, and clear boundaries of the mass. A hard mass (like a "walnut" hard) is more likely to be malignant; a mass with low activity and unclear boundaries is also worthy of vigilance.

2. Emotional changes

Mood swings are closely linked to thyroid health. Not only can chronic stress damage your thyroid gland, but thyroid disease itself can cause mood swings and make you irritable .

3. Changes in sound

If your voice suddenly becomes hoarse , it may also be a sign of a thyroid problem. This is because the vocal cords are controlled by the recurrent laryngeal nerve, which is adjacent to the thyroid gland. When a thyroid tumor presses on the nerve, it may cause paralysis of the vocal cords, which in turn causes changes in the voice.

These foods may be thyroid "killers"

Long-term excessive intake of iodine may lead to thyroid dysfunction and even the formation of nodules. At the same time, insufficient iodine intake may also increase the risk of tumors.

The recommended daily iodine intake for adults is 150ug . Be cautious about high-iodine foods:

• Dried kelp ( 36240ug /100g)

• Kelp (2950ug/100g)

• Dried shrimp (990ug/100g)

• Pork liver (500ug/100g)

• Quail eggs (234ug/100g)

In addition to diet, don’t forget to have regular physical examinations , especially those who have a family history of disease should pay more attention!

Understand the ultrasound examination report in one minute

Routine thyroid testing includes thyroid function tests and ultrasound .
For ultrasound reports, the following 4 aspects can help identify potential risks:

1. Irregular shape and unclear boundaries : These may be signs of malignant nodules.

2. Hypoechoic : Hypoechoic areas may indicate that the nodule has a malignant risk.

3. Punctate calcification : This is a typical sign of malignant tumor.

4. Aspect ratio greater than 1 : The nodule grows vertically against gravity and may be dangerous.

Finally, it is important to note that excessive fatigue and negative emotions can disrupt the nervous and endocrine systems and cause immune dysfunction.

Therefore, we should try to reduce unnecessary staying up late and ensure at least 7-8 hours of high-quality sleep every day. We should learn to manage our emotions and release stress through exercise, meditation, etc., so that both the body and mind can rest.