Must-read post-visit notes for hyperthyroid patients

  1. Low iodine diet. Abstain from eating seafood, and you can use non-iodized salt for cooking at home. When eating out, brush the dish with plain water and then eat it, which can reduce the intake of iodized salt.  2. You can do moderate activities but don’t exercise. Hyperthyroidism patients are in a high metabolic state, and their heart rate is fast in a quiet daily state, which will be aggravated after activities. Be cautious about activities. Seek medical attention promptly if you experience physical discomfort at work. Don’t take it hard.  3, hyperthyroidism patients take medication for a long period of time, regularly check the liver function, thyroid function, blood routine. According to the results, adjust the medication in time.  4. Be cautious when using and eating drugs and foods that have an effect on human endocrine, such as hormones and soy products.  5. Drink more water. Hyperthyroidism patients are in a high metabolic state and sweat more, so it is necessary to replenish water.  6. Rest more and sleep more. This will help the recovery of the disease.  7. Do not drink cola, green tea, coffee, Red Bull and other refreshing drinks. This will aggravate the disease.  8. Take contraceptive measures. In hyperthyroidism, pregnancy is highly dangerous for both mother and child. If you want to get pregnant, you need to consult your gynecologist and endocrinologist to determine the actual situation of the patient.  9. Chinese medicine and the combination of Chinese and Western medicine are effective in treatment. Especially in the symptom relief, (protruding eyes, hand trembling, nervousness) and other aspects have advantages.  10.Patients with hyperthyroidism should control their emotions. At the same time, the patient’s family should give enough care to the patient during the illness. It is important to know that hyperthyroidism tantrums are a pathology!  11. When taking herbal medicines, you should take them on time and in a settled manner. Do not forget and deliberately reduce the consumption of herbal medicines so as not to affect the efficacy.  13, when taking Chinese medicine diet is prohibited, spicy, greasy, raw and cold.