Hypothyroidism, symptoms, and treatment of the disease

Since hypothyroidism slows down our metabolism, losing weight is likely to cost us more and gain it effortlessly. We will follow a balanced diet, low in fat and animal protein, a consequence of low blood levels of thyroid hormones

Manifesting this alteration, symptoms of various kinds will appear.

  

Types of hypothyroidism

Hashimoto's thyroiditis

There are some causes of hypothyroidism, but the most common and known as Hashimoto's thyroiditis.

risk factor's

·        It is much more common in women, especially from the age of 40.

·        Exposure to high levels of radiation.

·        Relatives with diseases of the thyroid gland.

·        Autoimmune diseases such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus.

Congenital hypothyroidism

A thyroid hormone test of all newborns

A clinical thyroid hormone test makes the diagnosis.

According to the American Thyroid Association, iodine is essential for the production of thyroid hormones.

 

Symptoms of hypothyroidism

At first, they could be mistaken for depression,

·        Fatigue.

·        Apathy.

·        Indifference.

·        Drowsiness.

·        Memory loss.

·        Lack of concentration.

The patient could gain weight without changing his eating habits.

Many patients also suffer from muscle weakness with pain and stiffness.

the appearance of the face is very characteristic

 

Treatment of hypothyroidism

can be successfully controlled due to the administration of levothyroxine, which is T4

This will be possible if the patient is compliant with the treatment

One of the worst tolerated symptoms by patients is weight gain and difficulty in losing it; For this reason, a balanced diet is essential, with low consumption of animal proteins, except fish, which vegetable proteins must replace.

The diet should be rich in fruits and vegetables and low in fatty products. Raw vegetables such as red cabbage and radishes should be avoided; do not drink broth, soup, or water resulting from boiling goitrogenic foods, which are:

·        In less quantity: spinach, carrot, radish.

·        Walnuts, pine nuts, peanuts.

·        Crucifers: cabbage, collard greens, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli.

·        Turnip, mustard seeds.

·        Yuca.

Consumption of soy and products made with soy should also be avoided. Either way, the main thing is to follow the guidelines that the doctor has set to treat this disease. Remember that changing your diet is not a substitute for medical treatment.