I. What is hyperthyroidism? The full name of hyperthyroidism is hyperthyroidism, which is a thyrotoxic disorder caused by increased synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones in the thyroid cells within the thyroid gland. The vast majority of cases are primary hyperthyroidism, which is an autoimmune disease. There is a genetic predisposition to thyroid disease, which can occur in both men and women, but is more common in women. There are more triggers for hyperthyroidism: 1, infections: colds, tonsillitis, pneumonia, and so on. 2, experience trauma, trauma. 3.Mental problems such as stress and anxiety. 4.Over fatigue, irregular work and rest. 5.Early pregnancy can induce or aggravate hyperthyroidism. 6, excessive iodine intake: excessive consumption of kelp, seafood, or iodine-containing drugs (such as amiodarone, etc.). Second, what is the performance of hyperthyroidism? 1, hyperphagia, emaciation, fear of heat, excessive sweating, panic, hand tremor, agitation and other high metabolic syndrome. 2, tachycardia, heart murmur, serious heart enlargement, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, etc. 3, goiter, protruding eyeballs. It depends on the severity. 4, severe hyperthyroidism crisis, coma or even death. Third, how to treat hyperthyroidism? For newly discovered hyperthyroidism patients, patients under 18 years old, newborns, the first choice of antithyroid drug treatment, the most commonly used is methimazole, propylthiouracil, the classic treatment is divided into three stages, respectively, the initial treatment stage, the drug reduction stage and the maintenance stage. The initial treatment phase is given in large quantities for 1-2 months after the disappearance of symptoms, then enter the reduction phase, usually 2-4 months, the maintenance phase at least about 1.5 years or longer, to be reviewed regularly can not be interrupted medication, according to the review to increase or reduce the amount of drugs. Antithyroid drug allergy or antithyroid drug treatment after discontinuation of relapse can be used radioactive iodine 131 treatment, nodular goiter with hyperthyroidism can take surgical treatment, that is, thyroidectomy. Fourth, what do patients need to pay attention to in the course of hyperthyroidism treatment? 1, avoid iodine intake, hyperthyroidism patients should avoid taking iodine-containing drugs, such as amiodarone, cidadeine, etc., and fasting iodine-rich foods, such as seaweed, seaweed, shrimp and other seafood and iodized salt. 2. Ensure a balanced diet: give sufficient calories, protein, vitamins (especially Vitamin E and Vitamin C), calcium and iron. Appropriate control of dietary fiber intake, hyperthyroidism often have diarrhea, excessive intake of dietary fiber aggravate diarrhea. 3, maintain good habits: rest enough, work and rest, avoid emotional fluctuations, sweating more to ensure that a sufficient amount of water, quit smoking, quit alcohol, quit strong tea, quit coffee, quit carbonated beverages and other food and drink may cause excitement. 4.Prevent infections, including infections in any part of the body, if infections occur, actively review the blood routine and actively treat various infections. 5.Women who plan to get pregnant should go to regular hospitals to evaluate their conditions and adjust the drugs and dosages that have little effect on the fetus.