Thyroid cyst

The thyroid gland is an organ that produces active biological substances - hormones triiodothyronine and thyroxine, which are responsible for metabolism, the work of the heart, stomach and other organs. Diseases of the thyroid gland can be divided into diseases that violate its functions, and those that are associated with changes in its structure. Diseases of the thyroid gland associated with a violation of its structure, in life are much more common. Let's try to talk about them.

In the thyroid gland periodically there are certain formations - nodes that contain a capsule inside. The cause of their occurrence can be different, starting with a lack of iodine, hereditary signs, radio emission, etc. And although with age, in a person they become more and more, they are considered benign, not representing a danger to the life of the patient.

Sometimes a person develops a cyst of the thyroid gland - an education that, unlike a node, inside the cavity is filled with fluid and can be congenital. As a rule, the probability that the nodes will turn out to be a cyst is 5%.

Some time these neoplasms do not make themselves felt, and therefore the patient does not even suspect of their existence. Usually a person learns that his cyst of the thyroid gland develops only when it is suppurated or inflamed. During this period, sometimes the patient may have a fever, and the compacted formations become noticeable and easily grope under the skin. When the size of the tumor reaches noticeable with the naked eye, which is usually about 3 centimeters, there is a need for urgent treatment.

If the doctor suspects that the patient has a thyroid cyst , the symptoms of the disease are most often the following: nervousness, weight loss, hand trembling, throat sting, a constant feeling of "lump" in the larynx, difficulty swallowing and breathing, hoarseness, sore throat, On the thyroid gland.

It is not out of place to say that these neoplasms, when they reach quite large dimensions for the tumor, begin to press on the blood vessels. As a result, the temperature may rise, the neck may ache, the lymph nodes become inflamed. The cyst of the thyroid gland, the treatment of which must be started immediately, from the moment of confirmation of the diagnosis, can for some time turn into a malignant neoplasm.

What is the treatment for this disease?

First, you need to make a very detailed ultrasound of the entire thyroid gland, determine the size and nature of the tumor. If the cyst is not inflamed or inflamed, then by making a repeated puncture and making sure of its good quality, you can not resort to surgery, but treat it with conservative methods - drugs containing iodine or thyroid hormones. In case of detection of any cystic inflammation, antibiotics are added to these preparations.

The thyroid gland generally consists of two lobes and an isthmus connecting them. Sometimes it becomes necessary to remove one of the shares. As a rule, after such an operation, the gland does not violate any functions.

According to statistics, a tumor that has arisen on the thyroid gland, is cured only in 80% of patients. The worst prognosis of this disease is the germination of malignant new education in neighboring organs (metastasis). Therefore, it is necessary to undergo an examination once a year from various specialists, including the endocrinologist. After all, forewarned means ... In this case, you can say only one thing - it's healthy. It is much better to prevent the disease than to suffer after treatment. And remember: health is the most powerful wealth that a person has, and which can not be bought for any kind of wealth.