Diffuse thyroid lesions may be caused by diseases such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Graves’ disease, etc. Different diseases have different dietary requirements, e.g., Graves’ disease should limit the intake of iodine-rich diets, such as kelp and nori.
1. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis patients need to pay attention to dietary restrictions on the intake of iodine-rich foods, such as kelp, seaweed, sea shrimp and so on. Some studies suggest that limiting iodine intake may help stop the progression of autoimmune destruction of the thyroid gland in patients with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.
2. Graves’ disease: Patients with Graves’ disease may develop hyperthyroidism (hyperthyroidism), at this time, it is not advisable to eat high iodine foods, such as kelp, seafood, etc., because iodine will promote the synthesis of thyroid hormones, which is not conducive to the control of the disease, and hyperthyroidism will cause metabolic increase, you should maintain a high-calorie, high-protein, high-vitamin diet.
Patients with diffuse thyroid lesions are advised to visit the hospital if they are not aware of the dietary precautions.