Hypothyroidism

The functions of various organs in the human body are also very different. Therefore, when the functions of human organs are impaired, timely improvements must be made so that such problems can be well controlled. Hypothyroidism is very harmful to human health. It can induce a variety of diseases, which poses a great threat to the patient's body and makes the patient weak.

Many people do not know much about thyroid function, so when their thyroid function is hypoactive, they do not know what phenomena will occur. Therefore, when such a problem occurs, it is necessary to have a good understanding of it.

Hypothyroidism:

Hypothyroidism is a disease characterized by hypothyroidism due to insufficient or lack of thyroid hormone synthesis, secretion or biological effect. The disease begins in the fetal and neonatal period, and manifests as growth and developmental retardation and intellectual disability, which is called cretinism. The disease in adults is manifested by decreased systemic metabolism and deposition of intercellular mucopolysaccharides, which is called myxedema. According to the different primary causes, hypothyroidism can be divided into: ① primary hypothyroidism: caused by thyroid lesions; ② secondary hypothyroidism: caused by pituitary TSH deficiency; ③ tertiary hypothyroidism: caused by hypothalamic TRH deficiency; ④ peripheral tissue hypothyroidism: caused by thyroid hormone receptor or post-receptor lesions. This article focuses on primary hypothyroidism in adults.

Through the above introduction, we have a good understanding of hypothyroidism and a good understanding of preventing such problems. After such problems occur, they must be treated in a timely manner to prevent other diseases. This will also be of great help to patients when treating their diseases.