What is it about thyroid cancer causing throat obstruction

Thyroid cancer causes throat obstruction, which may be related to the large size of thyroid cancer and invasion of the recurrent laryngeal nerve. At this time, patients need to undergo surgical treatment in time, and also need to cooperate with adjuvant therapy such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

1. Thyroid cancer is large: If thyroid cancer is relatively large, it may compress the trachea or esophagus, resulting in symptoms of throat obstruction. It is recommended that patients go to the hospital in time and undergo treatment by surgical resection under the guidance of doctors, such as total thyroidectomy;

2. Invasion of recurrent laryngeal nerve: If thyroid cancer has invaded the recurrent laryngeal nerve, it may cause hoarseness.If the tumor invades the esophagus, it may cause dysphagia. It is recommended that patients go to the hospital in time and undergo treatment by surgical resection under the guidance of a doctor, such as total thyroidectomy. If necessary, it is necessary to use cisplatin injection, paclitaxel injection and other drugs for chemotherapy according to the doctor's instructions;

3. Other reasons: If thyroid cancer metastasizes to the lungs, it may cause symptoms such as cough and sputum, and may also be accompanied by dyspnea. It is recommended that patients go to the hospital in time and be treated by surgical resection of the lesion under the guidance of the doctor, and adjuvant therapy with radiotherapy and chemotherapy after surgery.

In daily life, it is recommended that patients pay attention to a light diet, and can eat protein-rich foods appropriately, such as eggs, milk, etc., which can help supplement the nutrients required by the body.