Which of hyperthyroidism and thyroiditis is fierce?

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At present, many people are very worried about the occurrence of hyperthyroidism. If it goes on like this for a long time, it will lead to the occurrence of various diseases. Because hyperthyroidism has caused serious harm to people who have hyperthyroidism, it is necessary to take the initiative to treat it. For the treatment of hyperthyroidism, everyone who has hyperthyroidism wants to go to a good hospital for treatment, so, We need to know more about which of hyperthyroidism and thyroiditis is severe?.

Which of hyperthyroidism and thyroiditis is fierce?

First: both hyperthyroidism and thyroiditis are severe. Thyroid crisis (thyroid storm): also known as hyperthyroidism crisis, or rapidly developing hyperthyroidism or thyroid storm, is a serious complication of hyperthyroidism in the extreme aggravation of the disease and endangering the life of patients. This disease is not common, but is a serious complication of hyperthyroidism, the mortality is very high. It can occur in Graves' disease and toxic multinodular goiter.

Second: hyperthyroid heart disease: hyperthyroid heart disease refers to heart enlargement, cardiac insufficiency, atrial fibrillation, angina pectoris and even myocardial infarction caused by the direct or indirect effect of thyroxine on the heart in hyperthyroidism Sick sinus syndrome and cardiomyopathy are a series of cardiovascular symptoms and signs. The average course of disease was 10.26 years, 6.65 years for men and 9.15 years for women.

Third: thyroid ophthalmopathy: thyroid ophthalmopathy is an invasive and inflammatory eye disease with abnormal thyroid function, which mainly occurs in patients with Graves, and can also be seen in patients with normal thyroid function, primary hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. In the latter, only 3% of the cases had thyroid ophthalmopathy.

matters needing attention

In a word, patients with mild hyperthyroidism should not stay up late, eat excessively and take strenuous exercise; Heavy, suitable for rest or even bed rest. In addition, hyperthyroidism patients are often accompanied by exophthalmos, so we should read less books and newspapers, especially control the time of watching TV and surfing the Internet, and reduce the stimulation to the eyes; The head of bed should be raised when sleeping; Limit salt and water intake to avoid eye edema.