What are the symptoms of an enlarged thyroid?
The symptoms of goiter generally include dyspnea, dysphagia, hoarseness, ipsilateral mydriasis, facial swelling, and other symptoms.
Dyspnea: Goiter is usually caused by excessive iodine intake, genetic factors, environmental factors, etc. As the thyroid gland continues to enlarge, it can compress the trachea, leading to dyspnea, shortness of breath, cough, and other symptoms.
Dysphagia: Continuous enlargement of the thyroid gland can compress the esophagus, causing swallowing disorders and leading to dysphagia.
Hoarseness: Goiter may also compress the recurrent laryngeal nerve, damaging its function and causing hoarseness, cough, and other symptoms.
Ipsilateral Mydriasis: If the thyroid gland compresses the sympathetic nerve, the ipsilateral pupil will dilate.
Facial Swelling: If the enlarged thyroid gland compresses the veins in the head, neck, and upper limbs, it may manifest as facial swelling, facial cyanosis, swelling, and syncope.
After the onset of symptoms, patients should promptly visit the endocrine department of a formal hospital and undergo B-ultrasound, thyroid function tests, and other diagnostic procedures under the guidance of a doctor. Patients can use medications such as Thyroid Hormone Tablets, Propylthiouracil Tablets, and Methimazole Tablets under the guidance of a doctor, or undergo thyroidectomy for treatment under the doctor's guidance.
