Patient's question:
My wife has goiter. She went to the hospital for a thorough examination and received a message indicating 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 am unsure if patients with hyperthyroidism can eat sea cucumber. Will consuming 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 other foods rich 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. Consuming iodine-rich foods is beneficial for the complete recovery of hyperthyroidism.