Can you eat scallops with thyroid nodules?

Thyroid nodules can eat scallops can not be generalized, to analyze the specific circumstances, usually thyroid nodules with hyperthyroidism is not recommended to eat scallops, in other cases you can eat some scallops. Scallops belong to a kind of seafood, usually contains iodine element is relatively high, in general, intake of iodine too much or iodine deficiency can cause the occurrence of thyroid nodules. Usually, whether you can eat scallops with thyroid nodules should be determined according to the following conditions: 1. Simple thyroid nodules. Patients do not have abnormal thyroid function, so they can eat scallops in moderation. 2. Thyroid nodules with hyperthyroidism. Excessive iodine intake will cause hyperthyroidism to a certain extent, iodine is beneficial to the synthesis of thyroid hormones to a certain extent, excessive iodine intake will aggravate hyperthyroidism, therefore, it is not recommended to eat scallop fish for thyroid nodules accompanied by hyperthyroidism. It is recommended that patients with thyroid nodules consult an endocrinologist for treatment under the guidance of a doctor.