Thyroid nodules need immediate treatment

Thyroid nodules should be treated immediately according to the benign and malignant, size, location, function and other factors to determine, need individual assessment and advice from doctors, patients should actively cooperate and follow the doctor's advice. Thyroid nodules should be treated immediately according to the benign and malignant, size, location, function and other factors to determine, can not be generalized. The following are some factors to consider: Size of nodules: In general, nodules larger than 1 cm in diameter need further evaluation because they are more likely to be malignant. However, in some special cases, even smaller nodules may require immediate treatment if there are risk factors for malignancy. Location of nodules: If the nodule is located in the isthmus or under the capsule of the thyroid gland, or near the recurrent laryngeal nerve or parathyroid gland, it may cause hoarseness, difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, or abnormal blood calcium and other complications, which need to be treated promptly. In this case, appropriate treatment is required. Malignant risk of the nodule: The doctor will assess the risk of malignancy based on the ultrasound characteristics of the nodule, fine-needle aspiration biopsy results, etc. If there is a high suspicion of malignancy, or signs of cervical lymph node metastasis, immediate treatment is usually required. Age and health of the patient: Older patients with other health problems or a family history of thyroid cancer may need more aggressive treatment. Note that for most thyroid nodules, especially those less than 1 cm in diameter, asymptomatic, and at low risk for benign disease, your doctor may recommend regular ultrasound and thyroid function reviews to monitor nodule development. In conclusion, the decision to treat thyroid nodules should be evaluated individually under the guidance of the doctor. Patients should actively cooperate with the doctor's examination and treatment recommendations, follow the doctor's recommendations for follow-up and observation, or take appropriate treatment measures. If there are any questions about the treatment of thyroid nodules, they should communicate with the doctor in a timely manner. Key messages: Whether thyroid nodules need immediate treatment depends on factors such as benign or malignant nodules, size, location, function, etc., requiring individual assessment and advice from doctors. Patients should actively cooperate with doctors' examination and treatment recommendations, follow doctors' recommendations for follow-up and observation, or take appropriate treatment measures.