The specific treatment for thick neck needs to be based on the cause, such as thyroid disease, enlarged lymph nodes, obesity and other causes. It can be treated by diet, medication and surgery.
1. Thyroid disease
(1) Thyroid nodules: Most thyroid nodules require surgery, either minimally invasive surgery or traditional surgery to remove them. If accompanied by hyperthyroidism, medications such as propylthiouracil, propranolol, etc. are also needed.
(2) Hashimoto’s disease: an autoimmune disease, some patients do not need treatment, if accompanied by hypothyroidism, can be given levothyroxine treatment.
(3) Thyroid cancer: it grows faster and is prone to metastasis, which can be clarified by puncture biopsy, and should be intervened by surgery as early as possible and combined with other comprehensive treatment programs such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
2. Enlarged lymph nodes: it can also lead to thick neck. It is mostly caused by inflammation, tumor and other factors. Lymph node enlargement caused by inflammation can be treated with antibiotics, such as penicillin, cephalosporin antibiotics and so on. Malignant tumors can be treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
3. Obesity: Obesity may also lead to thick neck. You should pay attention to limiting the intake of fat and carbohydrates, eat less high-fat, high-calorie food, and also pay attention to exercise.
For the thick neck how to do, should be timely medical, clear cause, with the doctor to carry out the relevant examination and treatment. The above drugs need to be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoid self-medication.