Symptoms of Hashimoto's hypothyroidism

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Hashimoto's hypothyroidism is a hypothyroidism symptom caused by Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Hashimoto's hypothyroidism is often seen in middle-aged female patients with Hashimoto's thyroiditis. It is due to the aggravation of Hashimoto's thyroiditis, the gradual reduction of thyroid reserve function, and the destruction of thyroid to a certain extent. Hashimoto's symptoms of hypothyroidism? Let's talk about it

Symptoms of Hashimoto's hypothyroidism

Low basal metabolic rate syndrome: fatigue, insensitivity, slow movement, mental retardation, serious decline in memory, drowsiness, inattention, cold, fear of cold, dry hair, slow growth of male beard, no sweat and lower body temperature than normal.

Myxedema face: face edema, eyelid swelling, nose, lip thickening, indifferent expression, "rigid" "dull" was "mask like" listless, tongue hoarseness, vomiting unclear, vague speech, a few patients have exophthalmos.

Pale skin and thyroid hormone deficiency lead to hypodermic carotene conversion into vitamin A and vitamin a production of retinol function weakened. Because of the high level of carotene in plasma, anemia and pale complexion, the complexion is waxy yellow, rough and less lustrous, dry and thick, cold skin is more scaly and keratinized, especially in hands, arms and thighs, and a few patients gain weight. Nails grow slowly, thick and brittle, showing cracks.

matters needing attention

The diet is mainly multivitamin, high protein and high calorie. Do not eat too much cold food. The patient should combine movement with rest and take proper exercise. Develop the habit of defecating every day. Keep warm and avoid getting cold. Diet should strengthen nutrition, but avoid cold and raw products. If complicated with severe acute infection, severe mental symptoms, pleural effusion, ascites and pericardial effusion, intractable angina pectoris, heart failure, myxedematous coma, they should be sent to the hospital for treatment immediately.