Tag: Hyperthyroidism

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Eight Common Questions about Hyperthyroidism Diet

1. Why do you need iodine ban if you have hyperthyroidism? In patients with hyperthyroidism, thyroid hormone is already excessive. Iodine is the basic raw material for the synthesis of thyroid hormone. Limiting the intake of iodine can reduce the synthesis of thyroid hormone from the source. Air, drinking water and food all contain iodine, so it is not realistic to ban it absolutely, but the following three points can greatly reduce iodine intake: (1) Fasting high iodine foods, such as various seafood, including kelp, laver, mussel, etc. (2) Avoid iodized salt and buy non-iodized salt instead. (3) Avoid unnecessary iodine intake, for example, do not use iodine-containing drugs, cosmetics, etc. 2. Why do you always feel hungry after getting Read More …

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Elevated blood pressure is actually related to hyperthyroidism? Really?

Xiao Fan is 22 years old this year and has always felt headache and head swelling for a period of time. She went to the school hospital for an examination and her blood pressure was 150/70 mmHg. Later, the doctor took Xiao Fan’s blood pressure several times repeatedly, but it was still on the high side. Considering that Xiao Fan still had some symptoms of palpitation, shaking hands, fear of heat and weight loss, the doctor did thyroid function, color Doppler ultrasound and other examinations for her, and finally found that Xiao Fan suffered from hyperthyroidism (hyperthyroidism for short). What makes Xiao Fan strange is that the doctor did not use antihypertensive drugs, but only let her take drugs to Read More …

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Hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, the original immune system is playing tricks on

The human body’s immune system is responsible for the survival of all the harmful microorganisms in nature. However, this sophisticated system sometimes makes mistakes and attacks the normal tissues of the human body for invading harmful substances. When the immune system attacks normal thyroid tissue as [enemy], it will produce [autoimmune thyroid disease] (AITD). AITD mainly includes Graves disease, Graves ophthalmopathy and autoimmune thyroiditis. Autoimmune thyroiditis also includes Hashimoto thyroiditis, atrophic thyroiditis, painless thyroiditis, postpartum thyroiditis, etc. Among the autoimmune thyroid diseases listed above, there are two diseases that are especially common and closely related to everyone: Graves disease Perhaps this name is unfamiliar to everyone, but in fact it is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. Because English is Read More …

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How to Nurse the Wound after Thyroid Surgery

The nursing of the wound after the operation is very important. Correct nursing can promote the wound to heal as soon as possible. Keep the wound dry The most important principle of wound care is [keeping dry]. Covering the wound with dressings, regularly replacing dressings soaked by blood, and telling patients not to touch water are all to keep the wound dry. Because the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms requires water, keeping the wound dry can effectively prevent infection. Closely observe for bleeding The wound of thyroid surgery is in the neck. Once hemorrhage forms hematoma, it is easy to compress trachea, causing asphyxia and death. Therefore, the presence or absence of hemorrhage should be closely observed after operation. Read More …

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Can hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism be inherited? Are there any what precautions?

Thyroid diseases often favor women, and women are shouldering the heavy responsibility of giving birth and nursing. Once they have hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, they need to experience many obstacles in pregnancy and giving birth to children. Fortunately, however, hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism are treated regularly and do not affect pregnancy and giving birth to children. Mothers-to-be could have breathed a sigh of relief, but they could not calm down at the thought that their problems might be passed on to future children. Today, let’s talk about whether hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism will be passed on to children in the future. Before discussing this issue, we need to introduce a concept, that is [autoimmune thyroid disease]. The human body has many ways to Read More …

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Arthralgia? Be careful of thyroid diseases!

Editor’s Note When it comes to joint soreness, which department do you think of first? Rheumatology? Orthopaedics? Anyway, I won’t go to the endocrinology department first, and I won’t think of what’s relationship with thyroid gland. However, in fact, thyroid gland has a lot to do with arthralgia. Please listen to Dr. Zhou Qiao of rheumatology department for everyone. In the rheumatology clinic, whenever there is arthralgia, muscle pain, myasthenia patients, in the routine examination of rheumatology, will be tested for thyroid function at the same time. Because whether it is hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, there may be some symptoms of joints and muscles. Hypothyroidism and Joint and Muscle Diseases Many hypothyroidism patients (about 30-80%) may develop neuromuscular and articular skeletal Read More …

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Why don’t you make up when you see a doctor? Because looking at [faces] can really see a doctor!

People always hope to find out how to understand their health simply and quickly in some way. Therefore, there are methods such as distinguishing faces, recognizing hand lines and looking at nails. To be honest, most of them are nonsense and cannot stand what’s scrutiny. But sometimes doctors can really see some problems through [faces]. Of course, doctors do not judge the length of life by people, nor can they see that the printing hall shines brightly. What a good doctor can do is to know the physical condition roughly through his face and face, so as to judge the direction of examination and diagnosis. Next, Dr. Clove will give a brief talk to let everyone know how to [know Read More …

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Thyroid diseases detected [by accident]

Miss Liu has recently lost her appetite. She always feels bloated and accompanied by constipation. She thinks it is dyspepsia and goes to the Department of Digestive Internal Medicine. After examination, the culprit was hypothyroidism. The digestive physician advised her to go to the endocrinology department. After treatment, Miss Liu’s hypothyroidism was controlled and these symptoms disappeared. Thyroid gland is the manufacturer of thyroid hormone. If it is produced too little, it is hypothyroidism. Too much production is hyperthyroidism. Thyroid hormones can play a role in various [departments] of the body, such as the heart, liver, gastrointestinal tract, nervous system, etc. Abnormal thyroid function will definitely cause problems in the operation of relevant [departments]. Therefore, the symptoms of thyroid patients Read More …

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What precautions do you have for checking thyroid function and drawing blood?

Thyroid gland is one of the endocrine organs of human body. It mainly secretes thyroid hormone to promote growth and development and regulate metabolism. The thyroid gland does not work independently. It is controlled by the headquarters of the human brain. The hypothalamus gives instructions to the pituitary gland, which in turn directs the thyroid gland to work. The thyroid gland also feeds back the work to the pituitary gland and hypothalamus so that the headquarters can adjust the work plan in time. In this regulatory system, problems in any link may lead to abnormal thyroid function (hereinafter referred to as [thyroid function]). Common thyroid dysfunction includes hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, elevated thyroid autoantibodies, etc. 1. What are the main indicators of Read More …

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The body has these 10 kinds of symptoms, hurry to have a thyroid examination!

When you are not feeling well, do you have to endure it with the mentality of “endure it and pass it”, or do you run to see a doctor immediately? It is true that some minor ailments can be relieved by themselves, such as the common cold, skin bruises and slight diarrhea. However, some minor ailments cannot be tolerated and may gradually develop into major problems, which need our attention. Thyroid gland, located in our neck, is an important endocrine organ. The thyroid hormone it secretes can affect many metabolic activities of the body, such as generating heat, stimulating nerves, regulating heartbeat, participating in the synthesis and decomposition of nutrients… If thyroid function is abnormal, there will be some special Read More …