Patient's question:
Female, 24 years old, has felt extremely tired for a long time and always lacks energy. Recently, her body has developed edema again, and she is afraid she might have contracted some illness. After visiting the hospital, the diagnosis was hypothyroidism. She is asking if she can continue taking medication during pregnancy.Doctor's answer:
Your condition is hypothyroidism, and you have already been undergoing medication treatment. Now that you have discovered you are pregnant, it is best to go to the gynecology department of the hospital for an examination. If this medication affects the fetus, you should stop taking it. If it does not affect the fetus, you can continue taking it orally. Different causes can lead to different symptoms, and patients need to seek systematic and standardized examination at reputable tertiary hospitals as soon as possible based on their specific conditions to receive targeted treatment. Additionally, patients should maintain regular routines, take precautions against cold, eat light and soft foods, ensure good ventilation, and drink plenty of warm water daily.