What to do about diffuse thyroid lesions What are their characteristics

Diffuse thyroid lesion is a kind of ultrasound description, diffuse thyroid lesion may be due to nodular goiter, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, etc., most of them are characterized by goiter, etc., and targeted treatment is carried out according to the cause. 1. Nodular goiter: the symptoms are mostly goiter, varying in degree, usually asymmetric, smooth nodules, soft or slightly hard, painless to touch, often accompanied by breathing, difficulty in swallowing, hoarseness and other symptoms. If it is caused by iodine deficiency, iodine supplementation should be provided. When compression symptoms occur, surgical treatment can be considered. 2. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis: most common in women around 40 years old, the symptoms are goiter, asymmetry, tough thyroid texture, swallowing discomfort. The surface hardness is not consistent in the later stages, and some patients are accompanied by generalized weakness, fear of heat and sweating, etc. When Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is accompanied by hypothyroidism, levothyroxine tablets can be taken orally. If you suffer from diffuse thyroid lesions, it is recommended that you go to the hospital in time to get a clear diagnosis and targeted treatment according to the doctor’s instructions.