What are the causes of hypothyroidism? How can I protect myself?

Hypothyroidism is a very common condition that is more common in women than in men. There are many causes of hypothyroidism, and maintaining thyroid levels within the normal range is essential for maintaining good health.

What causes hypothyroidism? 1. Congenital hypothyroidism

Some people have congenital hypothyroidism, in which the person has no thyroid gland or abnormal thyroid function. Babies with congenital hypothyroidism also appear normal after birth and need thyroid tests.

2. Lack of important nutrients in the diet

A lack of adequate nutrients such as selenium and iodine in the diet can also lead to hypothyroidism, as these nutrients can affect thyroid function. If a severe lack of selenium prevents glutathione, a powerful antioxidant, which is responsible for fighting inflammation and oxidative stress, thyroiditis is highly likely.

3. Drugs**

There are many medications that can worsen the symptoms of hypothyroidism. Some medications used for heart disease and cancer may reduce the production of thyroid hormones, which can lead to hypothyroidism.

4. Pregnancy

During pregnancy, women produce large amounts of thyroid hormones. Certain conditions increase the chances of preeclampsia, premature birth, and miscarriage. After childbirth, thyroid hormone drops quite rapidly, causing postpartum thyroiditis.

In most cases, the symptoms of this disease disappear within 12 to 18 months. However, it can sometimes lead to permanent hypothyroidism.

5. Radiation**

Radiation** can greatly affect the thyroid gland by slowing or completely preventing the production of thyroid hormones, causing hypothyroidism.

What should patients with hypothyroidism pay attention to in terms of diet? 1. Eat more fish

Fish contains DHA and EPA, which can balance hormones in the body while helping the thyroid gland function properly, replenishing enough omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids, also reducing inflammation and enhancing nerve function, helping to alleviate the symptoms of hypothyroidism.

2. Incorporate fruit into your diet

Hypothyroidism can affect digestion, so it's best to choose a diet high in dietary fiber. The benefits of eating fruit are that they have a positive effect on heart health and can balance blood sugar levels. In addition, a high amount of dietary fiber makes a person feel more satiety, making it easier to lose weight, which is beneficial for hypothyroidists.

Symptoms of hypothyroidism can vary depending on the severity of the disease, and managing hypothyroidism is a combination of medications** and healthy lifestyle habits.

For example, there is congenital hypothyroidism, a lack of important nutrients in the diet, as well as drugs**, radiation**, etc. In daily life, you should eat more fish, and you can also put fruits in your diet.

Most of the causes of hypothyroidism are due to increased antibodies in the thyroid gland. Hypothyroidism generally causes edema and obesity, and its biggest disadvantage is the fear of cold, so it is necessary to keep warm in daily life. Closely observe the changes in your body and go to the hospital in time.

Because of taking drugs with hypothyroidism, nutritional deficiencies caused by poor lifestyle habits, it may also be congenital hypofunction, or pregnancy, and it may be that it has received radiation** and affected thyroid function.

It may be caused by drug-induced hypothyroidism, timely discontinuation of methyl-alkaline drugs, lack of nutrition, congenital thyroid degeneration, pregnancy, radioactive **, poor eating habits, emotional excitement and tension.

If there is a problem with the body's immunity, it may be that the thyroid tissue is destroyed, it may be that there is a problem with the body, it may be that there is an abnormality in hormones, it may be that there is an immune disease.

It may be because you are under too much pressure at work, usually nervous, often eat high-iodine food, your own immunity is low, and you are infected with some viruses, so it will lead to hypothyroidism, you must see a doctor in time, and you must eat more high-protein foods to improve immunity.

It may be that there are some minor ailments in the body. There is also the possibility that your immunity is weakened or that you are infected by a virus. It may also be an irregular life or an irregular diet, which is why this situation is caused, or it may be genetically or its own defense is relatively low.

It may be due to too much psychological stress, or irregular diet, or it may be caused by unstable emotional regulation.

It could be because of something wrong with your immune system, or it could be an infection from a virus, or it could be affected by some medications.

In terms of eating, many people work in a fast-paced environment, so the meals are particularly perfunctory and fast. Frequent overeating, so that the body does not get enough nutrients, will also affect the secretion of thyroid hormones, resulting in hypothyroidism, is also a common phenomenon. If you want to make your body healthier, you need to treat hypothyroidism**.

Proper iodine supplementation, a balanced and reasonable diet, a combination of meat and vegetables, following the doctor's instructions, and not blindly using drugs can all make the body healthier.

1.Pale complexion, swelling of eyes, face and cheeks, indifferent expression, dementia, dryness, thickening, rough and desquamation, non-pitting edema, hair loss, yellowish soles of hands and feet, weight gain, a small number of patients with thick and brittle nails, 2Neuropsychiatric system: memory loss, mental retardation, drowsiness, unresponsiveness, hyperanxiety, dizziness, headache, tinnitus, deafness, nystagmus, ataxia, sluggish tendon reflexes, prolonged Achilles tendon reflex time, dementia in severe cases, stupor, and even lethargy, 3Cardiovascular system: bradycardia, decreased cardiac output, low blood pressure, low muffled heart sounds, cardiomegaly, coronary heart disease can be complicated, but angina pectoris and heart failure generally do not occur, sometimes accompanied by pericardial effusion and pleural effusion, myxedema cardiomyopathy occurs in severe cases, 4Motor system: muscle weakness, pain, rigidity, may be accompanied by arthritis pathologies such as chronic arthritis, 5In severe cases, myxedema coma can be induced due to stress such as cold, infection, surgery, anesthesia or improper application of sedatives, manifested by hypothermia (t 35), slowed breathing, bradycardia, decreased blood pressure, relaxation of muscle strength in the limbs, weakened or absent reflexes, and even coma, shock, and heart and kidney failure

The disease that you get as a child is called cretinism. The condition that develops in adulthood is called hypothyroidism. It mainly causes a series of symptoms caused by a decrease in thyroxine secretion. Also known as "myxedema".

The main symptoms are: chills, fatigue, sluggishness, low body temperature, pale complexion, rough square, etc.

Hello; adult hypothyroidism; **Hyperthyroidism with radioactive iodine-131**, **Hyperthyroidism with surgical subtotal thyroidectomy,**Hyperthyroidism, antithyroid drug overdose, chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis (Hashimoto), etc., to see what causes it.

Congenital dysplasia Various thyroid inflammation Hyperthyroidism, surgery or radiation** Hypothyroidism Some drugs can cause hypothyroidism Iodine deficiency can cause thyroid hormone synthesis disorders.

The Provincial People's Hospital is effective in this condition**.