Does a high level of calcitonin in the thyroid necessarily mean thyroid cancer?

A high level of calcitonin in the thyroid gland is not necessarily thyroid cancer. There are many causes of high thyroid calcitonin, including hyperthyroidism and hypoparathyroidism in addition to thyroid cancer.

First, it is the case of thyroid cancer

Thyroid calcitonin is a hormone secreted by parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland, and its elevation can be seen in patients with medullary thyroid cancer and anaplastic thyroid carcinoma, so high levels of thyroid calcitonin may be due to thyroid cancer.

2. It is not thyroid cancer

1. Hyperthyroidism: due to the synthesis and release of too much thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland, the body is hypermetabolic and sympathetic nervous system is excited, which can occur at this timepalpitation, sweating, weight loss, and other symptoms.If the test reveals a high level of calcitonin, it may indicate hyperthyroidism;

2. Hypoparathyroidism: When the parathyroid gland is damaged or insufficient, it will lead to a decrease in the secretion of parathyroid hormone, which will cause hypocalcemia, and then cause a series of symptoms, such as osteoporosis, tetany, etc., which can also be manifested as high calcitonin thyroid.

If there is adrenocortical carcinoma, pancreatic islet cell tumor, etc., it can also cause the above conditions to occur. It is recommended to go to the hospital for relevant examinations in time, and under the guidance of a doctor, targeted treatment should be carried out according to the specific cause. In daily life, you should maintain good living habits, avoid staying up late, and pay attention to rest.