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Patients with hyperthyroidism should first receive standardized treatment and regular follow-up visits. At the same time, patients should make lifestyle adjustments, regular work and rest, a reasonable diet, quit smoking and alcohol, and eliminate adverse mental stimulation.
Daily life management
diet
Patients with hyperthyroidism have enhanced basal metabolism and consume a lot of energy at ordinary times, so calorie supply should be ensured. It is advisable to give a high-calorie, high-vitamin, high-protein and mineral-rich diet at ordinary times.
Diet recommendation
The staple food should be in sufficient quantity to increase high-quality protein such as milk, eggs, and lean meat;
Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits to supplement vitamins;
Encourage patients to drink more water, drink 2000ml~3000ml daily to supplement the water lost by sweating, diarrhea, rapid breathing, etc. However, patients with complicated heart disease should avoid drinking a lot of water to prevent increased blood volume and aggravation of edema and heart failure.
Dietary taboos
It is forbidden to ingest irritating foods and beverages, such as strong tea, coffee, etc., so as not to cause mental excitement in patients;
Reduce the intake of medium and crude fiber to reduce the frequency of bowel movements;
Avoid eating iodine-rich foods, eat iodine-free salt, and avoid kelp, sea fish, and seaweed;
Be cautious when eating cabbage, cabbage and other foods that can easily cause goiter.
movement
Patients with hyperthyroidism should exercise regularly, because it can help improve the patient’s quality of life, maintain good muscle tone, protect the cardiovascular system, and reduce the patient’s appetite. In addition, weight-bearing exercise can also effectively maintain the bone density of patients with Graves disease.
lifestyle
Patients with hyperthyroidism should work and rest regularly, quit smoking and drinking, avoid staying up late, reduce eye use, watch mobile phones, TV, etc., wear colored glasses to protect the eyes from the sun and wind, and use eye drops to reduce dry eyes and itchy eyes.
Patients with hyperthyroidism should control their emotions, and should not quarrel, be angry, or agitated. Family and friends should understand the patient and avoid mental stimulation of the patient.
Daily condition monitoring
During treatment, patients should see a doctor on time, monitor thyroid function regularly, and adjust the treatment plan in time according to thyroid function.
Special considerations
Pregnant women with hyperthyroidism are more likely to have miscarriage, premature delivery, pre-eclampsia, and placental abruption, and are prone to fetal intrauterine growth retardation, fetal or neonatal hyperthyroidism. Therefore, it is not recommended that people with uncontrolled hyperthyroidism become pregnant.
If the patient’s hyperthyroidism has been effectively controlled, he can become pregnant after consulting a professional doctor. During pregnancy, pregnant women’s thyroid function and fetal development should be monitored regularly.
prevention
Reasonable diet
Long-term iodine deficiency or excessive iodine can cause hyperthyroidism, so an appropriate iodine intake should be maintained in the usual diet.
Avoid mental incentives
Some patients with Graves disease have a history of mental stimulation or trauma before the onset. Therefore, they should pay attention to the combination of work and rest, resolve bad emotions in time, and seek the help of a professional psychologist if necessary.
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