Is hypothyroidism so severe?

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Hypothyroidism (hypothyroidism) is a kind of disease which is caused by the decrease of the synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormone, or the deficiency of its physiological effect. According to its etiology, it can be divided into primary hypothyroidism, secondary hypothyroidism and peripheral hypothyroidism. Is hypothyroidism so severe? Next, I'd like to share my views with you.

Is hypothyroidism so severe?

His face was pale, his eyelids and cheeks were empty and swollen, his expression was indifferent, his skin was dry, thickened, rough, and desquamated, his hair fell off, his hands and feet were yellow, his weight increased, and his nails were thick and brittle in a few patients.

Cardiovascular system: bradycardia, decreased cardiac output, low blood pressure, low heart sound, heart enlargement, can be complicated with coronary heart disease, but generally do not occur angina pectoris and heart failure, sometimes accompanied by pericardial effusion and pleural effusion. Myxedematous cardiomyopathy occurred in severe cases.

When the patient's condition is serious, myxedema coma or "hypothyroidism crisis" can be induced by cold, infection, operation, improper use of anesthesia or sedatives. The symptoms were hypothermia (t ＜ 35 ℃), slow breathing, bradycardia, decreased blood pressure, muscle relaxation of limbs, decreased or disappeared reflex, and even coma, shock, heart and kidney failure.

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Hypothyroidism can be cured, different hypothyroidism corresponding to different treatment. However, in order to completely cure, in addition to specific surgery and drug treatment; At ordinary times, we should also do a good job in nursing work, such as avoiding illegal tobacco and alcohol and raw, cold and spicy food, regular review and reasonable medication according to the doctor's advice.