Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are just opposite diseases, indicating that hypothyroidism and thyroid hormone are below normal levels. Thyroid nodule is an organic disease, which belongs to a relatively independent lesion in the thyroid gland, and different situations may occur due to its clinical manifestations. Thyroid nodules refer to thyroid masses that move up and down with swallowing. Thyroid nodules can be single or multiple. Generally, the probability of multiple nodules is high, but the probability of single nodule becoming single nodular thyroid cancer is high.
Hypertrophy and hyperplasia of thyroid tissue. However, endemic goiter is an epidemic. Due to iodine deficiency, the hyperplasia, swelling and degeneration of thyroid tissue are generally not accompanied by obvious thyroid dysfunction. Northwest inland provinces are all high-incidence areas, mainly around these two aspects. Some people will panic when they find thyroid nodules in physical examination, thinking that the nodules are equivalent, but 95% of thyroid nodules are benign and only 5% are malignant, so if they are found in physical examination, there is no need to panic excessively.
Both of them may cause thyroid lesions. Touch your neck with your hand and try to swallow saliva at the same time. The part that moves up and down is the thyroid gland. If you feel swelling or lump, you need to check and make a diagnosis. A similar throat may cause a voice change. In addition, there may be symptoms of digestive system such as exophthalmos, photophobia, diplopia, decreased vision, fatigue, abdominal distension, constipation, and cardiovascular system such as bradycardia and enlarged heart.