Thyroid Disorders

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Thyroid Disorders is a Non-infections disease. There are scientifically 2 types of Thyroid.
-Hyperthyroidism
It's when the thyroid produces too much hormone, energy uses faster then normal we do.

- Hypothyroidism
It's when the thyroid produces not enough hormone, energy uses slower then it does.

The most common thyroid disorder is Hyperthyroidism.
People of all age can get it. However, woman have more chance to get it than man.

They are several causes of Hyperthyroidism.

You can get it because of your parents have it. (heredity)

You can get it from pressures.

You can get it just because your thyroid simply have some problems.



You get hyperthyroidism if you...

Always feel nervous and melancholy

Heart beat go faster then others

Easy to insomnia

Lose weight even though you eat normally
Often get headache


Luckily, it can be cured.
There are two methods to cure it :

Medication

This is the simplest way to cure the symptom. The patients should eat medicine of fixed amount and on time. After eating for 1 to 2 years, dose can be tapered.

Surgery

Some patients would choose to do a surgery because they think the medication is not convenient or they are allergy to the medicine

Develop good habits !!

Adequate absorb of calories and nutrition.

Adequate rest, avoid staying up late.
Avoid alcohol and smoke.
Be positive.







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