What is hyperthyroidism? What causes hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism, abbreviated as "hyperthyroidism", is a condition in which the thyroid gland synthesizes and releases too much thyroid hormone, resulting in hypermetabolism and sympathetic nervous system excitation, causing palpitations, sweating, increased eating and bowel movements, and weight loss. Most patients also often have symptoms such as proptosis, eyelid edema, and vision loss.

Due to abnormal thyroid function, endocrine disorders are manifested in patients with hyperthyroidism, such as heat intolerance, sweating, hyperphagia, weight loss, etc., and hypothyroidism patients are cold intolerance, edema, loss of appetite, weight gain and other symptoms, which seriously affect the life and health safety of patients.

It is recommended that patients go to the hospital in time to find out the situation, and if the problem is found, it will be carried out in time**.

What should I do if I have hyperthyroidism? Is it antithyroid drugs, radioactive iodine-131**, or surgery?

There are many types of hyperthyroidism, which are usually associated with diffuse toxic goiter, multinodular toxic goiter, thyroid autonomic hyperfunctional adenoma, iodine overdose, etc. If confirmed, patients need to take oral medication under the guidance of a medical professional**.

1. Diffuse toxic goiter: At present, one of the most common causes of hyperthyroidism is diffuse toxic goiter, which is usually related to genetic background, environmental factors, autoimmunity and other reasons. In general, high titers of thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor antibodies can be detected in patients, which can lead to increased thyroid hormone synthesis and secretion in patients, inducing patients to be in a state of high metabolism and high decomposition, and then suffer from hyperthyroidism;

2. Multinodular toxic goiter: patients will have abnormal synthesis and increased secretion of thyroid hormones, resulting in hypermetabolic symptoms, which are common in iodine-deficient areas;

3. Thyroid autonomic hyperfunctional adenoma: It is related to the patient's genetic background, gene regulation disorders and mutations, and excessive thyroxine synthesized autonomously will lead to hyperthyroidism;

4. Excessive iodine: excessive intake of iodine can also lead to hyperthyroidism, such as long-term dietary intake of large iodine, or long-term use of iodine supplements or iodine-containing drugs;

5. Others: If the patient is in a tense, anxious and depressed environment for a long time, he is also prone to hyperthyroidism. Overdose of thyroid hormone drugs can produce drug-induced hyperthyroidism.

For hyperthyroidism, regardless of the cause, the condition should be actively controlled. In normal times, it is also necessary to keep the mood stable, try to avoid emotional fluctuations, and induce the onset of the disease.

1. Genetic factors.

The onset of hyperthyroidism may be related to genetic factors, and if someone in the family has hyperthyroidism, or in other thyroid diseases, such as hypothyroidism, the likelihood of developing hyperthyroidism in the offspring will also increase.

Second, colds. Although the cold is very common and is considered by many people to be a very small disease, if you don't pay attention to it, it can also lead to hyperthyroidism, especially for people with colds and lung infections, who are more likely to suffer from hyperthyroidism. Be.

3. Excessive iodine intake.

If you consume too much iodine in your daily life, it may also lead to hyperthyroidism. Many friends in coastal areas often eat a variety of seafood, which is rich in iodine, and if you deliberately eat iodized salt at this time, it may lead to excessive iodine content, which can cause hyperthyroidism.

4. Endocrine disorders.

Endocrine disorders may cause hyperthyroidism, especially for female friends, if the endocrine disorder is serious, but there is no timely conditioning, then the chance of suffering from hyperthyroidism will also increase. It is recommended that such friends usually pay more attention to maintaining a happy mood, ensure a good attitude, improve endocrine disorders, and prevent hyperthyroidism.