Be careful! These 5 "irritating foods" may cause your nodules to quietly turn into cancer. Experts teach you how to eat

As we age, the word "nodule" begins to appear more and more frequently in medical examination reports, which makes many people feel uneasy. Can nodules, these seemingly insignificant small lumps, really become cancerous? Today, let us understand its causes and risks, and help you stay away from those "irritants" that may induce nodule cancer.

Nodules, why did you come to me?

A nodule is a small tumor that can occur anywhere in the body, such as the lungs, thyroid gland, breast , etc. With the popularity of physical examinations, more and more people are found to have nodules. But don't worry, most nodules are actually benign , and only a few will develop into cancer.

So, have you ever thought: Why are nodules becoming more and more common? And why did nodules find me?

1. Nodules are caused by anger : It is said that " if you endure for a while, you will have breast hyperplasia , but if you take a step back, you will have breast nodules", which has a scientific basis. Studies have confirmed that long-term negative emotions, such as anxiety and depression, are one of the risk factors for breast nodules.

2. Nodules are caused by eating : People with chronic diseases such as obesity and diabetes are more likely to develop nodules. Irregular diet, excessive meat, pickled foods and spicy foods may cause endocrine disorders, thereby increasing the risk of nodules.

3. Nodules are formed due to lying down : Lack of exercise can lead to decreased body functions, qi deficiency and poor blood circulation, which provide an environment for the growth of nodules.

4. Nodules are found out : In fact, nodules are very common, but many people are unaware of it. With the popularization of physical examination awareness and the improvement of examination accuracy, more people are naturally found to have nodules.

Can nodules become cancerous?

Most nodules are benign, especially tiny nodules, but they should not be taken lightly. Characteristics of nodules such as size, shape and density can help us assess the risk of malignancy.

Taking lung nodules as an example, the larger the nodules, the higher the rate of malignancy:

Micronodules (diameter < 5 mm): The possibility of malignancy is less than 1%.

Small nodules (5-10 mm in diameter): The possibility of malignancy is 6% to 28%.

Pulmonary nodules (10-30mm in diameter) and masses (greater than 30mm): diameter ＞20mm, the malignant transformation rate is 64%-82%.

In addition to size, the more irregular the shape, the more vigilant you should be. If the report contains the following words: unclear borders, burrs, rich blood supply, ground glass nodules , etc., it means the risk level is higher.

Diet blacklist: Stay away from these 5 "irritating foods"

For those who have been diagnosed with nodules, they need to pay special attention to their diet. The so-called "irritants" in traditional Chinese medicine refer to those foods that may induce diseases or aggravate the condition . From the perspective of modern medicine, they can cause allergies, hormone disorders, etc.

Therefore, the following types of food are best avoided:

1. Hormone Foods

Excessive amounts of external hormones can disrupt the body's balance and induce disease. It is recommended to purchase meat, eggs, poultry and fish through regular channels to avoid buying foods that have been "added" with hormones.

2. Tobacco smoke contains harmful substances such as nicotine , which can stimulate nodules and increase the risk of cancer. Therefore, it is very important to quit smoking and avoid secondhand smoke.

In addition to nicotine, tobacco produces a radioactive element called polonium during the burning process. This element is inhaled into our lungs through smoke and continuously releases radiation into the body.

3. Spicy food

Spicy food can cause gastrointestinal irritation, induce functional damage, aggravate inflammation, and is not conducive to nodule control.

4. Pickled Food

Pickled foods are rich in nitrites, which will be converted into strong carcinogens, nitrosamines , into the body, stimulating the deterioration of nodules. At the same time, pickled foods contain excessive salt, which is harmful to blood vessels.

5. High-iodine foods

For patients with thyroid nodules, too much iodine will affect hormone secretion and aggravate the condition. Therefore, they should avoid eating high-iodine foods such as kelp and seaweed.

Finally, 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!