Tag: Hypothyroidism

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Is there any other way to treat hyperthyroidism besides taking medicine and surgery?

As the saying goes, [Three Axes for Hyperthyroidism Treatment: Drugs/Surgery/Isotopes]. These three axes are the classic treatment methods that have been tested by history and unanimously recognized. They are more than enough to deal with the vast majority of hyperthyroidism. According to the individual characteristics of different hyperthyroidism patients, clinicians will choose the most suitable one. Methimazole, propylthiouracil and other [antithyroid drugs] and surgical treatment are usually familiar to patients and easy to understand. Today, I will mainly introduce [isotope iodine] (I-131) therapy. What is [isotope iodine]? To understand isotope iodine, we can start with its two properties: Iodine: I-131 is an isotope of iodine. After entering the body, like common iodine, it will be ingested by the body and Read More …

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Hyperthyroidism is good and the weight has increased. What should I do?

In the endocrinology clinic, you can often see many women in their 20s and 30s, most of whom are hyperthyroidism patients. Often after a period of treatment, their condition can improve, but their weight will also rise rapidly. For women who are very concerned about their body shape, this is a fatal blow. What should I do about this situation? Can’t patients with hyperthyroidism have both health and body shape? Today we will talk about this topic. Why do you gain weight during hyperthyroidism treatment? 1. Manifestations of disease recovery Eat too much, but weight loss is due to the body has hyperthyroidism, which is an abnormal phenomenon. After treatment, hyperthyroidism gradually recovers. Of course, the abnormal weight loss will Read More …

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Sleepy, poor skin, fat… Is this natural aging? Beware of hypothyroidism knocking at the door.

Xiao Chen has always complained recently: after 25 years old, women begin to age… often feel tired and sleepy, can’t sleep when they are old, and their skin is not as good as before. I feel that I haven’t eaten much and have gained a lot of weight. Once a friend reminded me, why don’t you draw blood to check the thyroid function? I don’t know if I don’t check, but there is really a problem: Xiao Chen [hypothyroidism]! What is the problem with hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism is called hypothyroidism. The performance is very diverse: Due to various reasons leading to thyroxine deficiency in the body, Hypothyroidism patients will show fatigue, lethargy, anorexia, listlessness, fear of cold, dry skin, sweat reduction, Read More …