Will hyperthyroidism kill people? Will hyperthyroidism kill people?

Hyperthyroidism is a type of thyroid disease. Many people lack iodine in their bodies, which will lead to insufficient secretion of thyroid-stimulating hormone by the thyroid gland, resulting in many symptoms. Hyperthyroidism can cause great damage to the human cardiovascular system. In addition, hyperthyroidism can inhibit the division and differentiation of many cells and may also cause anemia. So can hyperthyroidism kill people? Let’s take a look below.

Hyperthyroidism is a very harmful disease. Many of you may not be fully aware of its harms. Today I will tell you whether hyperthyroidism can cause death and what harms hyperthyroidism has. I hope that you can understand this and pay more attention to this disease.

1. Damage of hyperthyroidism to the cardiovascular system: Hyperthyroidism can cause hyperthyroidism heart diseases such as tachycardia, arrhythmia (such as premature beats, atrial fibrillation, etc.), increased blood pressure, enlarged heart, heart failure, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, etc. The longer the course of hyperthyroidism, the higher the possibility of hyperthyroid heart disease. It also takes a longer time for hyperthyroid heart disease to recover after hyperthyroidism is cured, and some patients may not even be able to return to normal. Atrial fibrillation can also produce blood clots, which, when broken off, can cause cerebral embolism and cause paralysis.

2. The harm of hyperthyroidism can lead to complications such as liver damage, liver cell necrosis and degeneration, elevated transaminase, liver enlargement, cholestatic jaundice, gastrointestinal dysfunction, and extreme weight loss;

3. Hyperthyroidism can lead to leukopenia, anemia, and thrombocytopenia;

4. The harm of hyperthyroidism can cause loss of libido, impotence, decreased sperm count, infertility and breast development in men. Hyperthyroidism can cause menstrual disorders, amenorrhea and infertility. Even after pregnancy, it is easy to cause fetal maldevelopment, premature birth, miscarriage, fetal maldevelopment and stillbirth.

5. Hyperthyroidism leads to complications such as muscle weakness and muscle atrophy;

6. Damage of hyperthyroidism to the mental and nervous systems: Hyperthyroidism can cause complications such as hallucinations, mania, schizophrenia, depression, and whole body tremors. Patients with mild hyperthyroidism are affected in their study, work and life, while severe hyperthyroidism can cause serious consequences such as thyroid crisis, systemic failure, and even death. Patients with long-term poorly controlled hyperthyroidism will have their organs throughout the body affected, leading to functional failure, systemic malnutrition, and are very susceptible to infection. Under the influence of external factors (infection, fatigue, various stresses), a hyperthyroidism crisis may occur, manifested as high fever, diarrhea, delirium and even coma. Patients with combined heart failure, shock and jaundice have a poor prognosis and a high mortality rate.