Are radishes an 'accelerator' for nodules? Advice: If you don't want the nodules to worsen, try to eat these 3 things as little as possible
Nodules may be found in many people's regular physical examinations, but most doctors recommend regular re-examinations, but many netizens have shared their experiences.
Netizen A: I was diagnosed with a thyroid nodule half a year ago, and it turned out to be cancer after surgical resection and pathological analysis. Fortunately, it was discovered early, and it would be good to take medicine regularly for review.
Netizen B: In this year's physical examination report, there were breast nodules, thyroid nodules, and cysts. I felt that there was something wrong with the examination. It scared the baby to death. Fortunately, it was not cancer.
Are there any links between nodules and cancer?
1. Can a nodule become cancer?
Nodules can grow in different parts of the body. They are generally produced by abnormal proliferation of cells in various organs of the human body . They can be felt or found through imaging examinations.
Different nodules have different causes. Like pulmonary nodules and frequent smoking, pneumonia, tuberculosis and so on. Thyroid nodules are related to ionizing radiation, low immunity, heredity, and long-term adverse emotional effects. Breast nodules are related to negative emotions and overwork.
Can that nodule become cancer? Deng Lili, chief physician of the Medical Oncology Department of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, pointed out that a small number of benign nodules may also become cancerous, and the probability is generally no more than 5%. For solitary nodules with hard texture and rapid development, nodules with enlarged cervical lymph nodes, and nodules with obvious growth in a short period of time, the possibility of malignancy is relatively large , and a doctor should be consulted for surgery as soon as possible.
Zhu Xishan, deputy chief physician of the Department of Oncology and Chemotherapy, Peking University First Hospital, said that clinically it is not clear how long it takes for a nodule to develop into cancer, and the development time from nodule to cancer generally varies from person to person.
2. Will radishes accelerate the growth of nodules?
Radishes, Chinese cabbage, rapeseed, mustard greens, olives, etc. belong to the cruciferous vegetables. Some studies have pointed out that cruciferous vegetables contain thiocyanate, sulfur-containing oxazolidine and other ingredients, which will compete with the thyroid for iodine. , leading to thyroxine synthesis is affected, resulting in goiter and so on.
But in fact, this side effect is generally only for the case where the concentration of thiocyanate in the plasma is very high, and it may happen if you need to eat a lot of radishes . Most people can't eat so much at once, so don't worry.
However, for patients with endemic goiter and those before receiving iodine 131 treatment, it is best to eat less cruciferous vegetables such as radishes, and ordinary people should eat cruciferous vegetables such as radishes when they are cooked, so that reduce the amount of thiocyanate in it.
3. People with nodules should eat less 3 kinds of food
1. Foods that contain iodine
For patients with thyroid nodules, try not to eat too much iodine-containing food. This is because iodine excess or iodine deficiency may lead to thyroid nodules. It is not sure which cause is caused. Urine iodine can be detected to see Check the iodine content in your body.
2. Foods high in estrogen
For patients with breast nodules, it is usually necessary to eat less foods containing high estrogen such as soybeans and royal jelly, which may stimulate the secretion of estrogen, thereby aggravating breast nodules.
3. High-fat foods
Patients with nodules should eat less high-fat foods, such as animal offal, fried foods and other high-fat foods. Eating too much will affect the digestive function of the gastrointestinal tract, and may also stimulate the nodules.
Nodules are something that many people have, but most nodules are benign, and a few may become cancerous. Generally, eating cruciferous vegetables will not accelerate the growth of nodules. However, for nodule patients, it is usually necessary to eat less iodine-containing foods, high-fat foods and foods with high estrogen content to avoid stimulating the nodules. development of.
References:
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[2] "If your thyroid is bad, how should you "abuse"? 》.Lilac Doctor.2017-11-28
[3] Is radish an "accelerator" for nodules? Suggestion: If you don't want the nodules to become cancerous, eat less of these things". Family Doctor Online. 2022-01-01
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