Treatment of secondary hyperthyroidism

summary

Hyperthyroidism is a series of clinical syndrome caused by excessive secretion of thyroid hormone due to a variety of causes, which is more common in women. The main type of hyperthyroidism is Graves' disease, which is the most common, followed by secondary hyperthyroidism, which is rare, as well as high functional adenoma. The main manifestations of hyperthyroidism are goiter, thyroxine hypersecretion syndrome, eye syndrome and so on. According to the patient's condition can be used antithyroid drug treatment, radioiodine therapy or surgical treatment. Here is the treatment of secondary hyperthyroidism.

Treatment of secondary hyperthyroidism

First: antithyroid drug therapy is the basic treatment of hyperthyroidism, mainly through inhibiting the synthesis of thyroid hormone to achieve the purpose of treatment, the commonly used drugs are thiourea drugs, imidazole drugs. This treatment is suitable for patients with mild or moderate goiter.

Second: radioiodine therapy mainly uses the radiation released by iodine to destroy thyroid tissue cells and reduce the synthesis and release of thyroxine. Iodine treatment is safe, cheap and effective. Its indications are mainly for adults over 30 years old with hyperthyroidism and goiter.

Third: surgical treatment is still a common and effective method for the treatment of hyperthyroidism. At present, there are two kinds of surgical methods: traditional surgery and endoscopic surgery. However, with the development of endoscopic technology, the application of endoscopic technology in thyroid surgery has brought hyperthyroidism surgery to a new height.

matters needing attention

For such patients, we should understand the relevant knowledge of the disease, reasonably arrange work and rest, avoid overwork and tension, maintain emotional stability, strictly follow the doctor's guidance, observe the adverse reactions of drugs, and timely go to the hospital for reexamination if the condition is repeated.