What is hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism

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Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism are common endocrine diseases. Although hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism are both diseases caused by thyroid, their symptoms are quite different. Hyperthyroidism is hyperthyroidism caused by excessive release of thyroid hormone, and hypothyroidism is hypothyroidism caused by decreased synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormone. So it can be said that many of the symptoms of the two are just the opposite, what is hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.

What is hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism

First: the symptoms of hyperthyroidism: early is generally goiter (that is, neck swelling), exophthalmos, this is the most obvious symptom. During the disease, the patient's appetite will suddenly increase, appetite is very good, but the body is increasingly thin, weight loss. Heart rate is accelerating, so patients should avoid doing strenuous exercise. Easy to get angry, often lose temper, insomnia and dreaminess, afraid of heat. Some patients will also have hand shaking symptoms.

Second: symptoms of hypothyroidism: Patients with hypothyroidism will also have goiter (that is, neck swelling). But hypothyroidism patients will appear anorexia, abdominal distension, constipation and other symptoms, but the patient's weight will increase, body swelling. Memory decline, mental retardation, drowsiness, slow response, severe patients will also appear dementia, numbness, and even lethargy. Bradycardia, low blood pressure, severe cases will occur myxedematous cardiomyopathy.

Third: whether hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, if not treated in time, it has a great impact on the physical function of patients. For example, patients with hyperthyroidism, if not treated properly for a long time, will lead to infertility, and even cause emaciation and hyperthyroid heart disease, so that patients lose labor force, and even die. If the old diseases of patients with hypothyroidism can not be treated, it will lead to female amenorrhea, leading to infertility, male impotence and decreased libido.

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Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism are both equally serious. Hypothyroidism is the opposite of hyperthyroidism. It causes hypothyroidism because of the low level of thyroid hormone in your body. No matter how you take medicine or how you take supplements, it is relatively difficult to absorb. However, hyperthyroidism is not the same. When your condition improves, you will naturally regain your previous weight.