Treatment for hypothyroidism

Thyroid is a very common problem. Generally, there will be thyroid inflammation or thyroid problems. Generally, decreased thyroid function is a problem that many people often encounter. This has a lot to do with our physical characteristics. Therefore, when we encounter the problem of decreased thyroid function, we need to pay attention and seek treatment in time. So when faced with such a situation at this time, how should we deal with it correctly?

Hypothyroidism (abbreviated as hypothyroidism) is a disease caused by decreased synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones, or insufficient physiological effects, resulting in decreased metabolism of the body. According to its etiology, it is divided into three categories: primary hypothyroidism, secondary hypothyroidism and peripheral hypothyroidism.

1. Lifelong thyroid replacement therapy

Early mild cases are mainly treated with oral thyroid tablets or levothyroxine. Thyroid function should be tested to maintain TSH within the normal range.

2. Symptomatic treatment

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

In the above article, we introduced a very harmful disease, that is, hypothyroidism. We know that the occurrence of hypothyroidism can easily affect the patient's physical health. The thyroid gland is also very important to us. Usually, we need to check it in time. If we encounter problems such as heart failure and nausea and vomiting, it may harm us.