With the improvement of people’s living standard and medical technology, more and more thyroid diseases are being paid attention to. Today we will talk about those things about hyperthyroidism. 1. What is hyperthyroidism? Hyperthyroidism refers to a group of clinical syndromes in which the thyroid gland itself produces too much thyroid hormone, causing increased excitability and hyper-metabolism in the nervous, circulatory and digestive systems. (2) Precautions for hyperthyroidism (1) After the diagnosis of hyperthyroidism, drug therapy is currently preferred in China. (2) learn self-monitoring: take pulse rate and weight in bed early in the morning, control emotions, do not overreact to various things, the collar of the upper garment should be loose, and do not squeeze the thyroid gland with your hands to avoid aggravating the disease; (3) consult a doctor promptly once symptoms such as high fever, irregular heart rate, jaundice, rash, vomiting and diarrhea appear; (4) diet: hyperthyroidism is a high metabolic disease, and a high-calorie, high-vitamin, high-protein, and mineral-rich diet should be carried out. The staple food should be sufficient, and high quality protein such as milk, eggs and lean meat can be added to correct the negative nitrogen balance in the body, and more fresh fruits and vegetables should be consumed. Prohibit the intake of stimulating foods and beverages, such as strong tea, coffee, etc., to avoid mental excitement. Reduce the intake of crude fiber in food to reduce the number of bowel movements. Avoid iodine-rich foods: seafood such as kelp and nori, consume non-iodized salt, and eat less cabbage, kale and other foods that lead to goiter; 5) Daily life: a. Keep enough rest and sleep, and do not feel fatigue during activities, increase rest time appropriately, and maintain sufficient sleep to prevent aggravation of the disease, and those who are seriously ill, have heart failure or severe infection should be absolutely bedridden; b. Keep the environment quiet, avoid noise, limit visiting time, and keep room temperature constant; c. Patients who sweat a lot should change clothes frequently, trim nails, and maintain personal hygiene; d. Patients with hyperthyroidism proptosis should pay attention to eye protection: wear dark-colored eyes when going out, reduce light, dust and foreign objects, moisten eyes frequently with eye drops to avoid excessive dryness, low-sodium diet, appropriate high pillow, and those whose eyelids cannot be closed Cover both eyes with sterile gauze or eye shields. If there is foreign body sensation, irritation or tearing, do not rub the eyes directly with your hands, elevate the head when sleeping or resting to reduce the reflux of intraorbital fluid and reduce retrobulbar edema.