Alcohol is not recommended for patients with hyperthyroidism.
The high level of thyroid hormone in the blood circulation during hyperthyroidism can lead to symptoms of sympathetic nerve excitation, so patients with hyperthyroidism will have symptoms such as fear of heat, irritability, talkative and insomnia, and alcohol will aggravate the symptoms of nerve excitation in patients with hyperthyroidism.
In addition, patients with hyperthyroidism usually need to take antithyroid drugs such as propylthiouracil, such drugs may cause liver function impairment, and alcohol is metabolized by the liver, hyperthyroidism patients who drink alcohol will further aggravate the burden on the liver. Therefore, it is not recommended for hyperthyroid patients to drink alcohol, especially for those who have not stabilized their hyperthyroidism.
Patients diagnosed with hyperthyroidism should be treated under the guidance of a doctor, maintain a healthy diet and avoid alcohol.