Ryan, an American nurse, found a lump on Tarek’s neck while watching a TV program. Her intuition told her that it was not very good.
At the risk of being considered an abnormal fan, she contacted Tarek’s production company, informed her of her findings and suggested Tarek to have a thyroid examination.
Tarek followed her advice and went to the hospital for examination. He was diagnosed that the lump on his neck was thyroid cancer and had spread to lymph nodes.
Fortunately, Tarek’s tumor was found before the cancer cells spread further, so it is still under control.
Tarek said, [If it weren’t for the TV and her discovery, I would have continued to live with the lump as if nothing had happened.]
In fact, if Tarek knew about thyroid self-examination, he could have found neck abnormalities earlier. Unfortunately, Tarek did not realize that it was a health problem even when his neck became thicker or even lump appeared.
Jiakangyisheng, a hyperthyroidism doctor, will teach everyone to do a simple self-examination today. If abnormalities are found, seek professional help as soon as possible.
Next, let’s take a look at how’s thyroid self-examination?
One, prepare a mirror
Stand in front of the mirror and take a look at your slim jade neck. Since we are doing a health examination, we don’t want scarves, necklaces, ties and other necklaces to decorate your neck, so that your neck can be [seen in a glance] for easy examination.
Second, lean up your neck
The neck is slightly raised and leaned back so that the neck can be fully displayed in front of the mirror. You can also put one hand behind the neck, support the neck to help you lean back, or lean back against the wall.
Facing the mirror, see if the thyroid gland is swollen, whether the two sides are symmetrical, and whether there is a large side. Put the index finger, middle finger, ring finger and three fingers together, and touch them from the middle of the neck along both sides from top to bottom to see if there are nodules and swollen.
Three, think of waxberry
Neck back, recall the sour taste of waxberry. Well, swallow saliva. Myrica did not respond, then think about other delicious things. If it is really not possible, drink saliva.
Four, continue to observe
When swallowing saliva, feel which part of the lower neck will move up and down with swallowing. After finding the right position, look in the mirror to see if there is any lump near this position that will move up and down with swallowing.
Five, touch the neck again
At the same time of swallowing, touch the position of thyroid gland corresponding to the neck to see if you can touch hard small nodules, or soft small bulges and lumps.
Six, ask the doctor
What should I do if I find something abnormal? Move to the hospital as soon as possible and consult a professional doctor.
On the one hand, early detection and early treatment; On the other hand, it is not always a matter for one to worry blindly about one’s insecurity, is it?