Patient's question:
My wife has goiter, and after a thorough examination at the hospital, she was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. She has been suffering from hyperthyroidism for two years now and is undergoing continuous treatment. Recently, my wife said she wants to eat sea cucumber. I don't know if patients with hyperthyroidism can eat sea cucumber. Will eating this seafood worsen hyperthyroidism?Doctor's answer:
Patients with hyperthyroidism should first pay attention to a low-iodine diet. Avoid consuming iodine-containing foods, such as kelp, laver, and sea cabbage, which are high in iodine. Do not eat iodized salt either. If the hyperthyroidism condition is stable and thyroid function is normal, such patients can consume sea cucumber daily, but each serving should ideally not be less than 50 grams. Eating foods high in iodine is beneficial for the complete recovery of hyperthyroidism.