What causes hypothyroidism

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For hypothyroidism, if it occurs in the growth period, it will seriously affect the growth and development; if it occurs in adults, it will bring mucus edema. These are great harm to the body. So, what are the causes of hypothyroidism?

What causes hypothyroidism

Reason 1: many tissues in the body have thyroid hormone receptors, which can play a role. When congenital causes of thyroid hormone receptor defects, although a lot of thyroid hormone, but also because of receptor defects, thyroid hormone can not play a role, resulting in hypothyroidism.

Reason 2: due to congenital defects, resulting in the synthesis of thyroid hormone, the lack of some enzymes, so that the synthesis of thyroid hormone disorders.

The third reason is that the function of thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormone is decreased due to the deficiency of thyroid stimulating hormone in hypothalamus pituitary lesions.

matters needing attention

Although we can't help congenital defects, we can easily prevent acquired defects. I hope you can pay attention to the prevention of hypothyroidism and keep yourself away from hypothyroidism.