The difference between hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism indicators

Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism are two completely different diseases. Patients with hyperthyroidism tend to be emotionally agitated and have accelerated metabolism, but patients with hypothyroidism appear apathetic and are always listless. We can preliminarily determine whether the patient has hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism based on simple external symptoms. In addition, during the examination process, the five thyroid function tests can be used to determine the values ​​of various hormones and complete the diagnosis. So, what are the differences between the indicators of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism?

1. Hyperthyroidism is a disease caused by excessive secretion of thyroid hormones. Typical symptoms of hyperthyroidism are fear of heat, easy sweating, increased appetite, etc.

Hypothyroidism refers to a series of symptoms caused by insufficient secretion of thyroid hormone in patients. The main symptoms of hypothyroidism are that patients will be afraid of cold, have poor appetite, cannot eat anything, and are easily fatigued, etc.

Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are actually two opposite diseases, so the symptoms are also completely opposite. However, whether you suffer from hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, you should actively undergo relevant treatments and it is best to cooperate with diet therapy.

2. Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are both thyroid diseases, caused by thyroid dysfunction. They can cause great harm to the human body, even affecting the cardiovascular and nervous systems, causing irreversible damage to the human body, and even endangering life. Moreover, the two may transform into each other, and the condition is unpredictable. However, since the two have different causes and clinical manifestations, the corresponding treatment methods also need to be different. Careful identification, early treatment, prevention and later protection are required.

3. Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are both thyroid diseases, but hyperthyroidism is caused by overactive thyroid, which can cause bulging eyes, irritability, palpitations, excessive hunger, obvious weight loss, fatigue, and trembling hands and feet, which may cause inability to hold a pen or chopsticks in severe cases. Hypothyroidism is caused by underactive thyroid, so it manifests as low metabolism in the body, which may cause slow movements, decreased mobility, and be accompanied by edema, fatigue, and constipation.

4. Since the pathogenic factors and clinical manifestations of the two are different, the targeted treatment plans are also different. For patients with hyperthyroidism, inhibiting the synthesis and release of thyroid hormones is the basis of treatment. It is mainly controlled by drug treatment, such as atenolol, combined with a high-calorie, high-protein, high-vitamin and low-iodine diet.

For hypothyroidism, the most important thing is to restore the thyroid level to normal, which can be helped by medication, such as oral thyroid tablets or levothyroxine. Of course, for hypothyroidism caused by low blood pressure or infection, targeted blood pressure increase, oxygen administration, infusion, infection control, etc. can be used. Of course, it can also be combined with traditional Chinese medicine treatment, or warming the spleen and kidney or warming the heart yang.