Unmedicated hyperthyroidism may also affect liver function.
Hyperthyroidism is short for hyperthyroidism, an endocrine disease in which the thyroid gland synthesizes and releases too much thyroid hormone, causing increased excitability of the body’s sympathetic nervous system and hypermetabolism of the body. In some patients, liver function is affected and transaminases are elevated. When hyperthyroidism is combined with hepatic impairment, drug treatment options should be carefully considered.
If the aminotransferase index does not exceed twice the normal value, you can apply a small dose of antithyroid medication under close observation. If in the course of treatment, the liver’s aminotransferase index rises significantly, the medication should be discontinued immediately and active liver-protecting treatment should be carried out. Hyperthyroidism, if you can not use drugs, you can choose radioactive iodine therapy or surgical treatment.
In addition, taking methimazole, propylthiouracil and other anti-thyroid drugs to treat hyperthyroidism can also cause liver function damage, so you should regularly carry out liver function tests during the treatment with drugs.
Patients diagnosed with hyperthyroidism should actively cooperate with the doctor for treatment, and if abnormal liver function occurs, it is recommended to go to the hospital for consultation.