Patient's question:
The day before yesterday, while looking in the mirror, I noticed a few lumps on my neck. They don't hurt or itch, and I don't know how long they've been there. I went to the hospital, and they said it's a thyroid nodule and it's benign. They gave me some medication to monitor it closely. I forgot to ask the doctor about dietary precautions. Can I drink tea with a thyroid nodule?Doctor's answer:
Thyroid nodules can be consumed with some light tea, but it should not be too strong. Nodules need to be taken seriously, as different causes may require different treatment methods. It is recommended to have follow-up examinations periodically after medication. If the nodule shows significant reduction, irregular margins, or fibrosis, there may be a possibility of malignancy, and timely surgery should be considered. Intraoperative frozen section should be performed, and the additional surgical approach will be determined based on the results.