Thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer are increasing day by day. Is it related to mobile phone radiation

Thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer have a growing trend.

Could this be related to the radiation from electrical equipment such as mobile phones, computers, microwave ovens, induction cookers, etc?

What is radiation?

In fact, the environment we live in is full of radiation, and even sunlight is a form of radiation.

However, radiation can also be classified as harmful and harmless to the human body.

"Ionizing radiation" has high energy and power. If the radiation dose is relatively large, it can cause harm to the human body and cause a series of health problems.

Radiation generated by radiotherapy, nuclear power plant leakage, CT and X-ray examinations, etc., are all classified as ionizing radiation.

"Non ionizing radiation" has low energy and weak power, and generally does not cause harm to the human body.

Radiation generated by mobile phones, computers, microwave ovens, induction cookers, etc., belongs to non ionizing radiation.

This sign reminds us to pay attention to ionizing radiation

Thyroid cancer is associated with ionizing radiation

Current scientific research shows that people who have received large amounts of ionizing radiation have a higher risk of developing thyroid nodules or thyroid cancer than the general population.

Therefore, after discovering thyroid nodules, doctors often ask the patient if they have been exposed to a large amount of ionizing radiation before to determine whether the nodules are likely to be cancer. The doctor may ask:

Have you ever received radiotherapy for a tumor in the head and neck?

Have you ever experienced a nuclear power plant leak?

Have you repeatedly received X-ray and CT examinations of the head and neck in a short period of time?

Mobile phones, computers, microwave ovens, induction cookers, and other sources of non ionizing radiation are not related to the occurrence of thyroid nodules or thyroid cancer.

Why is thyroid cancer increasing?

Thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, and cell phone radiation are not related, but why are they becoming more common in recent years? What exactly is it related to?

Experts say this is mainly related to the improvement of medical level and inspection technology.

In the past, the medical level was not developed enough, and many thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer would not be detected for a lifetime. These thyroid nodules and thyroid cancers are small and slow to grow, almost harmless to the body, and do not affect lifespan.

However, with the advancement of medical technology, these previously undetectable thyroid nodules and thyroid cancers have nowhere to hide under increasingly sophisticated medical examination equipment.

So on the surface, thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer are increasingly seen, but in fact, the mortality rate caused by thyroid cancer has not increased, so there is no need to panic.

Color Doppler ultrasound technology is getting better, and nodules are nowhere to hide

Can you rest assured of playing with your mobile phone?

Since mobile phone radiation does not cause thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer, can we enjoy playing with mobile phones?

Playing with mobile phones for a long time can still cause many health problems, such as:

Tenosynovitis

Frequent and long-term use of the thumb to send WeChat messages and play games can lead to tenosynovitis, manifested as thumb pain and lack of activity.

2. Dry eye disease

Staring at the phone screen for a long time, especially when you are very focused, can significantly reduce the number of blinks, leading to reduced tear secretion, which can lead to dry eye syndrome, manifested as sour, tired, and blurred vision.

3. Glaucoma

If you play with your phone in the dark after turning off the lights at night, the muscles of your eyes will become very tense and the intraocular pressure will increase. It may induce the occurrence of glaucoma.

4. Constipation and hemorrhoids

Watching a mobile phone while using the toilet can significantly prolong the toilet time, causing chronic constipation, and leading to hemorrhoids.

In summary, mobile phones can generate radiation, but they are non ionizing radiation and do not cause thyroid nodules or thyroid cancer.

However, playing with mobile phones for a long time can cause other health problems, and everyone should exercise restraint.

Get up and move around after reading your phone. Blink more, take a look at the distant scenery, and try to stay away from your phone before bedtime and when using the bathroom.