How to treat thyroid nodule calcification in traditional Chinese medicine

Thyroid nodule calcification can be treated according to the syndrome differentiation of traditional Chinese medicine combined with modern medical monitoring intervention. Common methods include oral administration of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture and moxibustion and moxibustion conditioning, acupoint application, diet regulation and emotional regulation. Thyroid nodule calcification may be related to pathological mechanisms such as qi stagnation, phlegm coagulation, blood stasis, obstruction of collaterals, and liver depression and spleen deficiency. Individualized plans should be selected based on specific syndrome types.

1. Oral administration of traditional Chinese medicine

Commonly used for phlegm and blood stasis syndrome is modified seaweed and jade pot soup, which contains soft and hard dispersing herbs such as seaweed and kelp; The Qi stagnation and blood stasis syndrome should be treated with Chaihu Shugan San combined with blood activating drugs such as Danshen and Sanjing; The liver depression and spleen deficiency syndrome can be treated with Xiaoyao San combined with summer dry grass and Zhejiang Fritillaria. Traditional Chinese medicine should be adjusted by a Chinese medicine practitioner according to tongue and pulse conditions to avoid self medication. Some nodules may be accompanied by symptoms such as neck swelling or swallowing foreign objects.

II. acupuncture and moxibustion and Moxibustion Conditioning

Select Tiantu, Tanzhong, Zusanli and other acupoints to dredge the meridians, and cooperate with local Ashi points to surround acupuncture. For patients with nodules accompanied by palpitations and hand tremors, acupuncture at Neiguan and Shenmen acupoints can be added. Acupuncture and moxibustion can improve local microcirculation by regulating the function of hypothalamus pituitary thyroid axis. The treatment should be performed by a professional acupuncture and moxibustion, and it is forbidden for those with bleeding constitution or skin infection.

Third, Acupoint Application

After grinding and preparing traditional Chinese medicines such as saltpeter and rhubarb, apply them to acupoints such as Renying and Futu, and exert the effect of resolving phlegm and dispersing nodules through transdermal absorption. Suitable for patients with hard nodules but without compression symptoms such as hoarseness. People with skin allergies should switch to other therapies, and the application time should not exceed 4 hours.

Fourth, dietary regulation

Increase the intake of iodine rich foods such as kelp and seaweed, and avoid thyroid enlargement causing substances such as cabbage and cassava. For those with yin deficiency and excessive fire, it is advisable to use lilies and Tremella fuciformis to nourish yin, while for those with spleen deficiency, yam and Poria cocos can be used to strengthen the spleen. Combined hyperthyroidism requires limiting iodine intake, while hypothyroidism requires appropriate supplementation of high-quality protein.

Fifth, Emotional Regulation

Relieves liver depression through five tone therapy, guidance techniques, and other methods to prevent anxiety from exacerbating qi disorders. Research has shown that long-term stress may affect thyroid function through neuroendocrine pathways, and it is recommended to maintain a regular schedule and practice soothing exercises such as Ba Duan Jin. During traditional Chinese medicine treatment, thyroid ultrasound and function should be rechecked every 3-6 months. If the nodule enlarges in the short term, shows malignant signs such as sand like calcification or aspect ratio greater than 1, it should be promptly referred to Western medicine for evaluation. Avoiding neck pressure and radiation exposure in daily life, avoiding spicy and stimulating foods, and maintaining emotional stability can help control the progression of the disease. It is recommended to choose a regular traditional Chinese medicine hospital for treatment and not to easily believe folk remedies.