What are the hazards of hypothyroidism

summary

The cause of hypothyroidism is generally due to excessive iodine intake, but hypothyroidism has many hazards beyond people's imagination. The following will describe the hazards of hypothyroidism in detail.

What are the hazards of hypothyroidism

Hazard 1: some patients with primary hypothyroidism may have pituitary enlargement, dry skin, decreased metabolism, weight gain, poor taste, atrophy of gastric mucosa, decreased gastric acid secretion and other problems if they are not treated in time.

Harm 2: hypothyroidism patients can also cause cardiovascular diseases, such as: decreased myocardial contractility, decreased cardiac output, decreased activity tolerance. Severe patients may have heart failure and pericardial effusion.

Harm 3: it will also affect the blood system and nervous system: positive cell, positive pigmented anemia, decreased hematocrit, apathy, prolonged reflex time, and even lead to reproductive system problems, fertility, decreased sexual desire, menstrual disorders, etc.

matters needing attention

Hypothyroidism patients will not only cause cardiovascular diseases, but also affect the blood system, nervous system and even reproductive system, so hypothyroidism patients should be treated in time.