Tag: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis

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Can drugs containing thyroid hormones be eaten for a long time?

When many people hear that this drug contains [hormones], they have resistance in their hearts and do not want to eat it. They think that [hormones can make people fat] [become addicted, just like drugs]. In fact, the [hormone] that people are afraid of in their minds is adrenocortical hormone, and the commodity is called prednisone or prednisone. The thyroxine eaten by patients with thyroid diseases is completely different from what people call [hormone]. This hormone is not another hormone, so there is no need to worry so much. This hormone is not another hormone Thyroid hormone was originally produced in the human body and was originally one of the hormones in the human body itself. At present, it is Read More …

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Is neck pain and swelling a thyroid problem?

Patients with neck pain and even toothache are often met in outpatient clinics. Some patients are accompanied by fever and other symptoms, and many are referred from other departments. In endocrinology, if you encounter neck pain accompanied by fever, the first thing that comes to mind is whether it is subacute thyroiditis. Although this disease is not common, it is not uncommon, so today we will briefly talk about this disease so that everyone can have a perceptual knowledge. Is what subacute thyroiditis? Subacute thyroiditis is a type of thyroiditis. Since there are subacute thyroiditis, there are acute and chronic thyroiditis. 1. Acute thyroid gland refers to [acute suppurative thyroiditis] Inflammation is mainly caused by bacterial infection, which is relatively 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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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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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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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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Friend, should your thyroid gland be reexamined?

Having thyroid disease, the most concerned problem is not only taking what medicine, but also reviewing it in what. Compare with the following schedule to see if you should have a reexamination. Hyperthyroidism Review Time: 1. If oral medication is selected- Newly diagnosed hyperthyroidism, After taking the medicine for 1 ~ 2 weeks, the liver function and blood routine should be checked once. After taking the medicine for 1 month, the nail function, liver function and blood routine should be checked once. After that, Nail function, liver function and blood routine are reexamined every 1 month. After the treatment enters the consolidation period (i.e. The nail function returns to normal, the condition is stable, and there is no need to Read More …