Patient's question:
Last month during the company's health check-up, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I would like to ask if hypothyroidism can be cured, or if it can only be managed with artificial intervention?Doctor's answer:
You had a thorough physical examination last month and were found to have hypothyroidism, which is a disease where the body's ability to produce and excrete thyroid hormones is impaired. This leads to a slowdown in the body's metabolic processes, requiring medication to control the condition. It is difficult to predict whether it can return to normal, so it is recommended to consult the endocrinology department of your hospital for follow-up. Under the guidance of a physician, you can use hormone replacement medication and have regular thyroid function tests to keep hormone levels within the normal range.