thyroid cancer symptoms

[thyroidnodules]

hi there, i wonder if anyone can offer a bit of advice, i had a toxic nodule removed and i have two smaller nodules for which i am attending hospital for but the appointment are getting less and less. i have also had RAI for hyperthyroidism. my question is can anyone tell me the symptoms of thyroid cancer. i have been unwell recently with pain in my chest going up to my neck. the doc said it was gastritis but it is now 8 days later and i am still having discomfort at the front of my neck and pain when i take a deep breath. at its worst the pain was in my breast bone going up my neck and ears and jaw. i am also flushing a lot. i am not due to go back to my endo for my nodules for another 18 months. can anyone tell me their symptoms of thyroid cancer before i speak to doc, which is hard at the moment due to covid

[Hibs1]

If you check online you get a full list of the symptoms

[Batty1]

I had thyroid cancer and had thyroidectomy in 2016 their is no way to know if you have thyroid cancer unless the endo does a biopsy.... lots of issues can contribute to chest aches and pain in neck for me I had difficulty swallowing (very random) and severe panic attacks and lots if issues with vertigo and weight gain and loss.

Its possible you have heartburn which can cause chest and neck pains ..... If all other health conditions have been ruled out maybe request a heartburn pill to take for a while until things settle down.

[thyroidnodules in reply to Batty1]

thats quite reassuring. its just that it is now day 8 and i still have symptoms of neck and right side chest pain and pain at back of throat, it doesnt affect my swallowing. it just doesnt seem to go away, however, the doctor did say he thought it could be inflammation of the esophagus so you may have a point there about the heartburn pill - thanks

[Batty1 in reply to thyroidnodules]

Believe it or not heartburn/Gerd can hang around for a very long time and if not squashed quick it can become chronic.

[thyroidnodules in reply to Batty1]

so what should you take for it as i am in a lot of discomfort and have lost my appetite anyway, its getting me down. the doc says to take a rennie but what i have does not feel like indigestion, its weird, just pain all down my ears, neck and now the right side of my chest - am living on paracetemol

[Batty1 in reply to thyroidnodules]

You could take a chewable rolaid or tums higher dose ones and it (might take a few tums/rolaids to help).

Differences between Heartburn and Gerd!

A circular muscle called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) joins your esophagus and stomach. This muscle is in charge of tightening your esophagus after food passes to the stomach. If this muscle is weak or doesn’t tighten properly, the acid from your stomach can move backward into your esophagus. This is known as acid reflux.

Acid reflux can cause heartburn and other symptoms that include:

cough

sore throat

bitter taste in the back of the throat

sour taste in the mouth

burning and pressure that can extend up the breastbone

What is GERD?

GERD is the chronic form of acid reflux. It’s diagnosed when acid reflux occurs more than twice a week or causes inflammation in the esophagus. Long-term damage of the esophagus can lead to cancer. Pain from GERD may or may not be relieved with antacids or other over-the-counter (OTC) medication.

Symptoms of GERD include:

bad breath

damage to tooth enamel due to excess acid

heartburn

feeling like stomach contents have come back up to the throat or mouth, or regurgitation

chest pain

persistent dry cough

asthma

trouble swallowing

Most people can experience heartburn and acid reflux intermittently related to something they ate or habits like lying down immediately after eating. However, GERD is a chronic condition where doctors start to examine long-lasting habits and parts of a person’s anatomy that could cause GERD.

Examples of the causes of GERD include:

being overweight or obese, which puts extra pressure on the stomach

hiatal hernia, which reduces pressure in the LES

smoking

consuming alcohol

pregnancy

taking medicines known to weaken the LES, such as antihistamines, calcium channel blockers, pain-relieving medicines, sedatives, and antidepressants

Symptoms of GERD may disrupt your daily life. Fortunately, they can usually be controlled with treatment. Options include:

diet modification

weight loss

smoking cessation

alcohol cessation

Medications for GERD work to reduce the amount of acid in the stomach. They may not be effective for everyone. Some people need surgery to help reinforce the LES.