For those of you who suffer from enlargement of the thyroid gland should not despair. Therefore, the disease is still very likely to be cured. Only, the healing process is very dependent of the type of disorder causes.
Apart from radiation, an enlarged thyroid gland goiter alias can also be triggered a number of factors, such as stress, smoking, certain drugs, or viral infection. Iodine deficiency can also lead to goitre.
Enlarged thyroid gland that was diagnosed as malignant tumors usually require surgical removal. Therefore, this disease has the potential to become malignant.
However, you should know, the surgical removal of these tumors contain the risk. One risk of thyroid gland surgery is a change in the patient’s voice. Voice changes can occur because reccurens laryngeus nervous, the nerves that regulate the movement of the vocal cords on a person’s body, cut or tied.
The location of this nerve in between the bottom of the thyroid gland and respiratory tract (trachea). When this nerve is injured, can cause changes in sound pads, such as a hoarse or lost. “It needs special preparation and surgical technique ‘right,” said Suhanto.
Therefore, before carrying out the operation, you should first consult with a specialist in internal medicine (internists) who had knowledge of endocrinology.
“When a specialist thyroid surgery performed, the risk of damage to the vocal cords of patients is very small,” said Asrul Harsal, Specialists internist Dharmais Hospital, Jakarta.
Thyroid surgery could not be done haphazardly. Typically, before surgery, your doctor may recommend you undergo a series of medical examination beforehand.
It aims to determine levels of thyroid hormone in your body. “It must be seen first-stage type of thyroid. Benign or severity of the thyroid, also must be known through a blood test,” said Asrul.
Asrul opinion echoed by Suhanto Kasmali, Head of Medical Services Mediros Hospital, Jakarta.
According to him, when a patient’s thyroid hormone levels are outside normal limits, either more or less, then the patient should undergo treatment to restore hormone levels to normal limits.
“Before the surgery will certainly conducted a series of tests first. Because this is to find out how severe the cancer stage,” he said.
Should be operated
Suhanto say, in cases of thyroid disease, patients should undergo surgical removal of the lump. Because, if not operated on, patients will face risks that could jeopardize his safety. The tumor will continue to grow, which can cause both respiratory and patient difficulty in swallowing food and beverage intake.
You need to know anyway, women are quite susceptible to this thyroid disorder. The amount is about 80% to 90% of the total patients. Only about 60% to 70% of patients with disorders of men suffering from malignant category. “The age of patients between 20 years to 50 years,” said Asrul.
Typically, a single lump-shaped tumor or nodular risk occurs in women aged over 50 years. Whereas in male patients aged over 40 years, the thyroid gland at risk of becoming malignant. “Therefore, when sensing a lump around the neck, you should immediately check with a doctor,” said Asrul.
Just like diseases in general, the risk of thyroid disease can also be suppressed by living a healthy lifestyle and eating. “Live a healthy life patterns with exercise and avoid junk food. In addition, radiation treatment through the media should also be no limit calculations. Excessive radiation should be avoided,” said Asrul.
Similar messages are also said to Suhanto. He said, to prevent the risk of thyroid cancer, you should be diligent in controlling the condition of the thyroid hormone your body regularly. “So, prevention is better than all of a sudden you have to face bumps thyroid surgery,” explained Suhanto. (reff: Kompas)
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