How to treat children's big neck

Goiter is a very common human disease. In reality, there are still many people suffering from goiter. This disease occurs in different groups of people, and even children are prone to goiter. However, due to the poor physical constitution of children, their health will be greatly threatened after suffering from goiter. So, how to treat goiter in children? Let me give you a detailed introduction below.

Children with goiter who are seriously ill need timely drug treatment. Clinical practice has shown that traditional Chinese medicine is effective in treating goiter. The treatment principle is that for the liver depression and qi stagnation type, the treatment should be to regulate qi and soothe the liver; for the phlegm and qi stagnation type, the treatment should be to resolve blood stasis and eliminate hard masses; for the qi stagnation transforming into fire type, the treatment should be to clear away liver fire, with the assistance of softening and dispersing hard masses; for the false yang and hyperactivity type, the treatment should be to nourish the heart and soften the liver.

Modern medicine has confirmed that goiter in children is due to insufficient iodine intake. Iodine is an important component of thyroid hormone in the body. Iodine deficiency will lead to insufficient secretion of thyroid hormone, which will lead to excessive secretion of thyroid-stimulating hormone, and finally stimulate the thyroid gland, causing it to proliferate and enlarge continuously. It causes goiter, also known as big neck disease.

Children with goiter suffer extremely painfully. The enlarged thyroid gland affects the movement of the head and neck. In severe cases, they may also have difficulty breathing, hoarseness, and lack of energy. The treatment of goiter can compensate for the lack of iodine in the body in daily life. Iodine can be obtained from drinking water, food, vegetables and the surrounding environment. There are also some products with high iodine content, such as kelp, sea fish, shrimp and sea vegetables. The easiest way to supplement iodine is to use iodized salt, which is also an indispensable part of three meals a day. Eating iodized salt every day can also effectively prevent goiter.

Dietary principles

1. Dietary adjustments should be combined with thyroid hormone treatment. If bone loss is caused by the use of thyroid hormone, it is advisable to supplement with calcium-containing foods, such as milk.

2. Calories should be restricted for overweight patients.

3. Give high-fiber foods, such as vegetables, fruits, bran, and plum juice to stimulate intestinal peristalsis.

4. Drink more water to relieve constipation symptoms.

5. If hypothyroidism is caused by iodine deficiency, you can use about one teaspoon of iodized salt daily.

6. Avoid foods high in thyroid hormone, such as cabbage, radish, cauliflower, soybeans, green beans, onions, garlic, bamboo shoots, sweet potatoes, etc. They must be fully cooked before eating.

Goiter is common in children, and children must receive treatment as soon as possible after suffering from goiter. There are many ways to treat goiter in children. Both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine have good treatment effects on goiter in children. While the children are receiving treatment, they also need to pay attention to their diet, because a good diet can also assist in the treatment of the disease.