Should hypothyroidism be hospitalized

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My grandfather was found to have hypothyroidism a few years ago. At that time, the doctor asked him to be hospitalized. However, my grandfather refused to persuade him, so it has been delayed until now. Now his condition seems to be serious. I really worry about him. Today, let me talk with you about whether or not to be hospitalized for hypothyroidism.

Should hypothyroidism be hospitalized

First: has TPO test been done for thyroid peroxidase autoantibody. If there is no test, the test will be further confirmed. It may be chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis (Hashimoto's disease). Hello, this needs to be determined according to the type of hypothyroidism, organic needs lifelong medication.

Second: you don't have to take medicine all your life, but if you still have hypothyroidism one year later, it may be. In fact, the treatment of hypothyroidism is very simple, as soon as possible enough to supplement levothyroxine (euthyrox), and then maintain thyroid function in the normal range. The diet can be supplemented with appropriate amount of food containing iodine (but not excessive, 1-2 times a month).

Third: the use of euthyrox treatment, regular review of thyroid function, according to the results of thyroid function to adjust the dose of euthyrox, to maintain normal thyroid function, normal thyroid function will not affect development. If the antibody is high, don't eat seafood.

matters needing attention

At present, there are many methods for the treatment of hypothyroidism, but each treatment has certain indications, which may not be suitable for all patients. Improper treatment will aggravate the disease, so we need to develop the most suitable treatment for patients to achieve a good therapeutic effect.