Tag: Hypothyroidism

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People with thyroid diseases need to guard against osteoporosis.

Editor’s note: Eight years ago, 35-year-old Ms. Liu found out that she suffered from hyperthyroidism (hyperthyroidism for short) and was still not cured after oral drug treatment. So this year, 43-year-old she took iodine 131 treatment. Hyperthyroidism was cured, but she was complicated with hypothyroidism (hypothyroidism for short). Although taking thyroxine, thyroid function control is not ideal. Recently, Ms. Liu has always felt pain in her waist and back. She felt that as she got older, she didn’t care and didn’t go to the hospital to have a look. A few days ago, Ms. Liu accidentally fell down and broke her ribs. This forced her to go to the hospital. Arriving at the hospital, the doctor told Ms Liu that Read More …

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What are the hazards of iodine deficiency? Who is not suitable for iodine supplement?

1. Is what iodine deficiency disease? Iodine deficiency disease is a general term for a group of diseases manifested by iodine malnutrition caused by iodine deficiency in the natural environment. It mainly damages the brain development of infants and affects the quality of the population, including endemic goiter, cretinism (with dementia, short stature, deafness, dumbness and paralysis as the main clinical features) and subcretinism (with mental retardation as the main clinical features), simple deafness, fetal abortion, premature delivery, stillbirth and congenital malformation, etc. In essence, it belongs to micronutrient malnutrition. Together with vitamin A deficiency and iron deficiency anemia, it is listed as the three major micronutrient malnutrition diseases that the World Health Organization, the United Nations Children’s Fund and 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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Iodine Supplement for Hypothyroidism Patients Should Be

It is true that iodine supplement should be paid attention to for hypothyroidism, but iodine supplement is different for different types of hypothyroidism patients! Iodine intake is different In iodine-deficient areas, iodine intake is generally insufficient, which is easy to cause [macroneck disease], i.e. Endemic goiter, due to iodine deficiency. When hypothyroidism is complicated, such patients need appropriate iodine supplement. How? You can add more seafood dishes to your diet, such as kelp, laver and other iodine-rich foods. Iodized salt is selected for cooking. In addition to hypothyroidism caused by iodine deficiency, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is more common. This kind of patients may aggravate their illness if they supplement iodine excessively in a short period of time. Therefore, it is best Read More …

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The Story of Iodine and Thyroid

Iodine is thyroid’s closest friend. Before getting to know thyroid gland, iodine wandered in the environment, from air to water, from soil to plants to animals. Especially in the sea, seawater has the highest iodine content. The iodine in the environment can enter the human body through food, drinking water and air. After encountering the thyroid gland, the thyroid gland will firmly grasp the iodine and become the closest friend to synthesize thyroid hormone together. However, this pair of good friends will also make a little awkward. Iodine deficiency, thyroid swelling If there is not enough iodine in the body, the thyroid gland cannot find enough iodine to synthesize thyroid hormones together. Adhering to the principle that “many people have Read More …

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8 Frequently Asked Questions about Hypothyroidism Diet

In previous articles, we have discussed some common dietary problems about hyperthyroidism. Now let’s look at the diet of hypothyroidism patients and pay attention to what. 1. Do hypothyroidism patients need iodine supplement We already know that patients with hyperthyroidism need to avoid iodine. Is it necessary for hypothyroidism patients to supplement iodine? This is not the case. There are many causes of hypothyroidism, some related to iodine deficiency, such as the commonly known macroneck disease, and some related to iodine excess, such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Whether iodine supplement is needed or not, first of all, it is necessary to make clear whether the body is iodine deficient. It can be judged by measuring urine iodine. Low urine iodine indicates 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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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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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 …