What is a thyroid lymph node?

Thyroid lymph nodes are normally present immune tissue and are not a disease. Enlarged lymph nodes in the thyroid gland may be due to subacute thyroiditis, thyroid cancer, hyperthyroidism and other diseases. 1. Subacute thyroiditis: It is mainly caused by localized inflammation of the thyroid gland due to viral infection, and the lymph nodes of the thyroid gland may become enlarged when stimulated by the inflammation. Nutritional supportive therapy and regular monitoring of the condition are needed after the detection of the disease; if the nodules have pain symptoms, oral aspirin and fenbendazole can be used for pain relief. 2. Thyroid cancer: it is a malignant tumor of the thyroid gland, which will cause extensive lymphatic metastasis when the tumor gradually increases in size. After diagnosis, surgery should be performed as soon as possible, and total or subtotal thyroidectomy should be performed. After surgery, iodine 131 treatment should be given, and levothyroxine tablets should be used as replacement therapy according to the condition. 3. Hyperthyroidism: that is, hyperthyroidism, mainly due to the thyroid gland hormone secretion of the formation of excessive thyroid nodules, can form the thyroid lymph nodes enlarged. Treatment should be prescribed oral antithyroid medication, such as imidazole formamide, propoxyphene, etc. Surgery can be performed if necessary. If you find enlarged thyroid lymph nodes, you should consult the doctor in time, complete the examination, make a clear diagnosis and then be treated accordingly.