Tag: Hypothyroidism

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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 …

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If I am destined to suffer from a chronic disease, I would rather suffer from thyroid disease!

Hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism and thyroid nodules are all common endocrine diseases, and these diseases tend to favor women. Women’s psychological endurance and self-regulation ability are weak, and they are more likely to be nervous and depressed after suffering from these diseases. Sometimes, even if the disease has been brought under control, the patient will still think foolishly. If he encounters menopause or family conflicts and other problems again at this time, it may make the situation worse and seriously interfere with normal life and work. In the past, we have talked a lot about the treatment of thyroid diseases, but we have not done enough in how to appease patients and educate them to treat diseases correctly. Doctors should not only Read More …

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Thyroid patients do 8 things well, making travel convenient and reassuring.

As long as the following 8 things are done well, thyroid patients can also enjoy the joy of the holiday. STEP 1 Bring adequate medication It is really annoying to take medicine every day. But it is precisely because of the effect of the medicine that the disease condition can be controlled smoothly. If the medicine is not good, the symptoms of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism will come back again. Either because of fatigue, fear of hot sweat, can’t tolerate long distances, enjoy the scenery in the distance; Either because they are listless and have no appetite, they cannot enjoy delicious food with unique flavor. It is also possible that because of his impatience, he has a big fight with his Read More …

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Thyroid problems, breast will also be affected!

The 42-year-old Ma suffered from fatigue, fear of cold and loss of appetite. Moreover, she accidentally found that when she squeezed her breast, milky white liquid flowed out. Ms. Ma broke out in a cold sweat and hurried to the hospital for examination. The result came out that she was suffering from hypothyroidism (full name [hypothyroidism])! The condition of her breast-medically called “galactorrhea”-was also caused by hypothyroidism. The thyroid gland is in the neck and the breast is in the chest. They seem to have nothing to do with each other. How can they be unhappy? Thyroid gland and breast, a natural pair of good friends There are two examples to prove that thyroid gland and breast are good friends. Read More …

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Radioactive iodine treatment can only be pregnant after 6 months. What if you are pregnant ahead of schedule?

There are three treasures for hyperthyroidism treatment: drugs, surgery and iodine 131. Iodine 131 is radioactive iodine treatment. Which situations will be treated with iodine 131? 1. Hyperthyroidism Because drug therapy has many side effects, a long course of treatment and a relatively high risk of surgical treatment, many hyperthyroidism friends will choose iodine 131 therapy. 2. Thyroid cancer Some patients after thyroid cancer surgery need iodine 131 to remove the residual cancer cells. Generally, doctors will inform patients in advance that hyperthyroidism will be treated with iodine 131 and will become pregnant after 6 months. Thyroid cancer treated with iodine 131 was pregnant one year later. Why does it take so long to get pregnant? 1. Iodine 131 is Read More …

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I don’t know how much iodine is appropriate to eat every day. Don’t you want to cause thyroid problems because of eating the wrong iodine?

Iodine and thyroid gland are close friends. Iodine is an essential raw material for synthesizing thyroid hormone. When friends get along with each other, they need to grasp the discretion. One point more or one point less is easy to cause conflicts. Iodine deficiency: It will not only lead to hypothyroidism, goiter and mental retardation in children, but also induce thyroid nodules and thyroid follicular cancer. Iodine excess: not only will lead to hyperthyroidism, but also Hashimoto thyroiditis and papillary thyroid cancer. How much iodine is appropriate to eat every day? In order to promote the thyroid health of all mankind, WHO recommends that different groups should eat iodine like this: Children aged 0 ~ 5 years old ingest 90 Read More …

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Confessions of Thyroid Autoantibodies

I am Thyroid peroxidase antibody, As the leader of thyroid autoantibodies, I also have two brothers: Thyroglobulin antibody and Thyrotropin receptor antibody. The following is our genealogy: Eldest brother: thyroid peroxidase antibody, foreign name [TPOAb], is also the narrator of this confession. Second brother: thyroglobulin antibody, foreign name [TgAb] and third brother: thyrotropin receptor antibody, foreign name [TRAb] You must often see us on the thyroid test form. Our names are not only lengthy and awkward, but also somewhat mysterious. Where do we come from? Our growth means what? What we fear most is what? … … Perhaps, this confession can let you lift our mysterious veil. A scourge brings down a wall. Foreign substances that invade the human body, Read More …

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Line up for two hours and see a doctor for five minutes? Do these five points well, it is no longer difficult to see a doctor!

What, the biggest headache for everyone to go to the hospital? The answer, of course, is to queue up! Queuing for registration, waiting in line, paying in line, checking in line, taking medicine… However, after such a long queue and only five minutes to see a doctor, one has to wonder [does the doctor really understand my illness? [Does the medicine prescribed by the doctor really suit me? ] [Difficulty in seeing a doctor] is one of the drawbacks of the Chinese medical system. We ordinary people cannot change it, or we cannot change it for the time being. Under the current unfavorable conditions, can how cure the disease quickly and well? 1. Make an appointment for registration in advance Read More …

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You only need to take medicine once a week? People with headaches are more likely to get hypothyroidism? Let’s take a look at the new results of hypothyroidism research!

Medicine is always progressing. Many years ago, a common bacterial infection could have killed people. Now, people have invented various antibiotics to deal with them. Since the beginning of human civilization, smallpox has caused tens of thousands of deaths, blindness and disfigurement. After extensive vaccination, smallpox has disappeared worldwide. The medical profession has never stopped studying thyroid diseases. Let’s look at what new progress has been made in the study of hypothyroidism over the years. 1. Maybe you can only take the medicine once a week. The biggest pain of hypothyroidism patients is to take medicine for life. Although levothyroxine is simple to take and has few side effects, no one is willing to take medicine every day for the Read More …