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Director Zhang Li of Wuhan Ren'an talked in detail about the problems that patients with hypothyroidism need to pay attention to in terms of diet

author:Wuhan Ren'an Thyroid Family

What is hypothyroidism?

In fact, everyone should have heard of hypothyroidism in life, which is a common thyroid disease, its full name is hypothyroidism, which is a systemic hypometabolic syndrome caused by hypothyroxinemia or thyroxine resistance caused by various reasons.

Zhang Li, director of the Thyroid Department of Wuhan Ren'an Hospital, mentioned:

Director Zhang Li of Wuhan Ren'an talked in detail about the problems that patients with hypothyroidism need to pay attention to in terms of diet

First, maintain an optimistic and positive attitude

The occurrence of hypothyroidism and various pressures are inseparable, therefore, it is recommended that everyone should have an optimistic and positive attitude towards life, and be cheerful, learn to be tolerant, understand others, and timely relieve their inner depression.

Second, do not eat foods high in iodine

Director Zhang Li of Wuhan Ren'an talked in detail about the problems that patients with hypothyroidism need to pay attention to in terms of diet

The occurrence of hypothyroidism has a great relationship with iodine intake, so for those residents in coastal areas who are not deficient in iodine, they should be careful not to eat too much iodine-high food, such as seafood.

Third, be cautious about surgery and radioactive iodine therapy

Some thyroiditis patients have symptoms of hyperthyroidism in the early stage, at this time there is not much damaged thyroid tissue, if the operation to remove most of the tissue, radioactive iodine will cause a lot of thyroid tissue to die, resulting in early hypothyroidism and lifelong involvement.

Fourth, appropriate exercise

Prevention of hypothyroidism can also choose the way of exercise, but to be moderate, do not exercise excessively, especially people with early thyroiditis, no matter what way to lose weight, will induce the aggravation or outbreak of thyroiditis, causing the appearance of hypothyroidism.

5. Limit fat intake

Director Zhang Li of Wuhan Ren'an talked in detail about the problems that patients with hypothyroidism need to pay attention to in terms of diet

Director Zhai pointed out that hypothyroidism patients will have hyperlipidemia, which is more common for hypothyroidism, so limiting fat intake is also a way to prevent hypothyroidism. We should try to eat as little fat as possible from animals and choose to eat vegetable fat instead, so that we can avoid high cholesterol.

6. Regular physical examination

Prevention of hypothyroidism but also to do regular physical examination, has a large part of the people have this awareness, it is recommended to develop a good habit of physical examination, in the discovery of their own body discomfort, must go to the hospital in time to receive examination and treatment, so that the disease can be eliminated in the bud.

Director Zhang Li reminded everyone that patients with hypothyroidism should actively cooperate with doctors in treatment and rational use of drugs.

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