Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism? I believe everyone is relatively unfamiliar with the disease of hypothyroidism. This is a symptom caused by a decrease in thyroid hormone. Moreover, in recent years, the number of patients suffering from hypothyroidism has increased, which has greatly affected people's normal work and life. Therefore, we would like to remind everyone that we should learn more about the related conditions of hypothyroidism and detect and treat them in a timely manner.

As the number of patients suffering from hypothyroidism increases, we must remind everyone to pay attention to hypothyroidism. Learn more about hypothyroidism and once the disease is discovered, choose scientific treatment methods in a timely manner.

Hypothyroidism (abbreviated as hypothyroidism) is a disease in which the body's metabolism is reduced due to reduced synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones, or insufficient physiological effects. According to its cause, it is divided into three categories: primary hypothyroidism, secondary hypothyroidism and peripheral hypothyroidism.

1. Pale complexion, puffy eyelids and cheeks, apathetic expression, dementia, dry, thickened, rough and scaly skin all over the body, non-pitting edema, hair loss, sallow hands and feet, weight gain, and a few patients have thick and brittle nails.

2. Neuropsychiatric system: memory loss, mental retardation, drowsiness, slow reaction, anxiety, dizziness, headache, tinnitus, deafness, nystagmus, ataxia, slow tendon reflexes, prolonged Achilles tendon reflex relaxation period, and in severe cases, dementia, stupor, and even coma may occur.

Treatment of hypothyroidism:

1. Lifelong thyroid replacement therapy

Early mild cases are mainly treated with oral thyroid tablets or levothyroxine. Test thyroid function and maintain TSH within the normal range.

2. Symptomatic treatment

In addition to oral thyroid tablets or levothyroxine, severe cases in the middle and late stages require symptomatic treatment such as oxygen supply, infusion, infection control, and control of heart failure.

The above is an introduction to the relevant content about hypothyroidism. I hope everyone can read it carefully and learn more about the condition of hypothyroidism. Moreover, by understanding the causes of hypothyroidism, we can do a good job in preventing hypothyroidism, reduce the occurrence of hypothyroidism, and protect our health.