Tag: Graves’ Disease

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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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All kinds of [immunotherapy], a new gospel for hyperthyroidism patients?

Most hyperthyroidism is caused by Graves’ disease, which is an autoimmune disease. Click to view: < < Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism are all played by the immune system > > Then in theory, hyperthyroidism can be cured by inhibiting inappropriate autoimmune response. This is the theoretical basis of [immunotherapy]. A search on the Internet will find that there are many kinds of [immunotherapy]. Some readers also left messages on WeChat asking whether [immunotherapy] is credible or not and whether it is effective. Next, let’s analyze it. What are the so-called [immunotherapy]? 1. Immune factor combination therapy It is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine therapy, and the website claims to have the following advantages: Double immune repair, no recurrence after cure, Read More …

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Tell me about [the thick neck]

Thyroid gland is located 2 ~ 3 cm below Adam’s apple. Normal people’s thyroid gland is very thin and cannot be touched by hand. If goiter is caused by some diseases, the thyroid gland can be touched on the neck, and sometimes the outline of the thyroid gland can even be seen, and the neck becomes obviously thicker. So what are the reasons that can lead to [thick neck]? 1. Iodine deficiency Simple goiter caused by iodine deficiency is well known as [macroneck disease], which is more common in mountainous areas. The [simplicity] mentioned here means that thyroid function (abbreviated as [thyroid function]) is normal and there is no hyperthyroidism. In some areas that do not lack iodine, there will Read More …

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Worries of Expectant Mothers: When Thyroid Diseases Knock at the Door (Hyperthyroidism)

Pregnant in October, It is the process of waiting for happiness to knock at the door. But in the meantime, Often there are some unexpected visitors, such as this, no, is this group of… thyroid diseases. Thyroid diseases that may occur during pregnancy are various, and can be divided into two categories from the function: hyperthyroidism (hyperthyroidism) and hypothyroidism (hypothyroidism). This issue focuses on hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism next stage see. I. Thyroid gland during pregnancy Before the main character officially takes the stage, let’s briefly introduce the background of the plot: What changes have thyroid gland undergone after entering pregnancy? The main function of thyroid gland is to concentrate iodine in the whole body and process it into thyroxine necessary for Read More …

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Worries of Expectant Mothers: When Thyroid Diseases Knock at the Door (Hyperthyroidism)

Pregnant in October, It is the process of waiting for happiness to knock at the door. But in the meantime, Often there are some unexpected visitors, such as this, no, is this group of… thyroid diseases. Thyroid diseases that may occur during pregnancy are various, and can be divided into two categories from the function: hyperthyroidism (hyperthyroidism) and hypothyroidism (hypothyroidism). This issue focuses on hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism next stage see. I. Thyroid gland during pregnancy Before the main character officially takes the stage, let’s briefly introduce the background of the plot: What changes have thyroid gland undergone after entering pregnancy? The main function of thyroid gland is to concentrate iodine in the whole body and process it into thyroxine necessary for Read More …

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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 …