What should I do if my hyperthyroidism is too high during pregnancy?

Many women have hyperthyroidism during pregnancy. If this happens, they must take the initiative to deal with it to prevent the condition from developing further. Hyperthyroidism during pregnancy requires different treatment methods at different stages, and different treatment methods should be selected according to their own physical fitness. Let's take a look at what to do if you are pregnant with hyperthyroidism.

If this happens in the early stages of pregnancy, the fetus's thyroid hormone has not yet developed well, and it does not have the ability to absorb iodine. Anti-thyroid drugs can be used for treatment. The main purpose is to control the hyperthyroidism problem and achieve better treatment results.

If this problem occurs in the second trimester, the child's thyroid gland development is relatively complete at this time, and the amount of drugs used to prevent thyroid cancer should be reduced. If such drugs are used in large quantities, it may affect the normal growth and development of the fetus and may easily cause cretinism.

If hyperthyroidism occurs in the late pregnancy, it is best not to use low-antithyroid drugs for treatment, because the fetus's brain is at a very important stage of growth and development at this stage. The use of such drugs may affect the fetal brain development and will also cause the child's future IQ to be low. Such drugs must be used with caution to avoid adverse effects on the fetus.

What causes hyperthyroidism?

1. Genetic inheritance: Hyperthyroidism has a significant family inheritance. Children of mothers with hyperthyroidism have higher susceptibility genes to hyperthyroidism pathogens in their thyroid cysts than others. In addition, the prevalence of hyperthyroidism is also high in patients with a family history of hyperthyroidism. Experts say that we have not found a good prevention method for hyperthyroidism caused by one cause, and our patients do not have a good prevention method. Such patients must go to the hospital for a physical examination in time. Hyperthyroidism is a disease with a long history, and we must pay attention to it.

2. Mental stimulation: such as tension, anxiety, etc. Long-term psychological trauma, mental stimulation, etc. can cause hyperthyroidism. Therefore, we must learn basic emotional regulation in our daily life and work, and not let bad emotions often appear in our daily life, which is very harmful to our health.

3. Excessive iodine intake: Iodine is an important element in the production of thyroid hormones. Iodine supplementation should be moderate. If iodine is supplemented excessively for a long time, it will lead to iodine excess. Excess iodine will cause excessive secretion of thyroid hormones, leading to hyperthyroidism. We must learn to be reasonable in our daily diet, pay attention to the selection of food, and pay attention to the balance of nutrients, which will be beneficial to our patients' bodies.

4. The body's immune system includes immune cells and cellular immunity. This immune system can protect the body from being harmed by various natural factors in many cases. When the body's autoimmune response exceeds the psychological level or lasts too long, it can cause damage to the body's own tissues and functional problems, leading to symptoms. Hyperthyroidism patients have the characteristics of cellular immunity and somatic immunity. This type of antigen can produce an autoimmune reaction with some antigenic components of thyroid cyst cells. Therefore, autoimmunity is a cause of hyperthyroidism.