Recently, some female friends have been asking online about thyroid nodules, which are also related to their physical condition and diet. Generally, they are more common in middle-aged women, and there are no symptoms at the beginning. Later, thyroid asymmetry and other health issues related to female thyroid nodules will be introduced to you.
1、 Symptoms of female thyroid nodules
1. Early stage without obvious symptoms
The common symptoms of thyroid nodules are generally no nodules or pain in the early stages. Late stage thyroid nodules will rapidly grow and be accompanied by sounds, difficulty swallowing food, and difficulty breathing.
2. Acute attack with fever and sore throat
A small number of patients with acute attacks, fever, and sore throat symptoms, accompanied by thyroid enlargement on one or both sides, thyroid nodules of different sizes, one of which is hard in texture and can cause pain that extends to the ears and behind the head.
3. Slow onset of illness
This disease is highly prevalent in middle-aged women, and thyroid nodules are diffuse. Initially, there is no thyroid enlargement or nodules, but gradually asymmetric thyroid enlargement appears later, with a leaf like surface and a rubber like texture.
2、 Reasons for Women's Thyroid Nodules
1. Consuming traditional Chinese herbs or long-term consumption of seaweed: Consuming traditional Chinese herbs can also cause thyroid nodules. But long-term consumption of seaweed foods with high iodine content is very beneficial to one's health.
2. Long term consumption of vegetables rich in thiocyanate such as cabbage, radish, cassava, etc.: According to relevant experimental studies, cabbage containing thiocyanate may affect the formation of iodide, which is induced in female thyroid nodules. If the formation of iodide is blocked and thyroid hormone synthesis may also be affected, it can easily promote thyroid enlargement.
3. The development of iodine deficiency: The development of iodine deficiency is also a factor contributing to female thyroid nodules. If insufficient intake of vitamins during adolescence leads to iodine deficiency, it can cause various diseases in the body, such as thyroid nodules, which are 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 it gradually begins to appear. The thyroid gland is asymmetrical, with one side being larger and the other smaller. It is important to pay attention to prevention and diet. Do not consume too many vegetables, and also pay attention to the intake of iodine. If you have thyroid nodules, timely treatment is necessary.
