Patient's question:
Lately, I often feel cold and sweat less, no matter how much I exercise, I don't sweat much, and my metabolism is relatively slow. I've been constipated and can't go to the bathroom. I suspect it might be hypothyroidism. Hello, what department should I go to for hypothyroidism? Hello, what department should I go to check for hypothyroidism?Doctor's answer:
Hypothyroidism is a disease where the production and excretion of thyroid hormones increase, or their physiological effects are insufficient, leading to a decrease in the body's catabolic metabolism. It is characterized by pale complexion, puffy eyelids and cheeks, indifferent expression, memory loss, low intelligence, anorexia, slow reaction, bradycardia, anorexia, abdominal pain, constipation with inability to pass stools, muscle weakness and fatigue, etc. In severe cases, it may lead to mucous edema, confusion, shock, kidney and heart failure, adrenal crisis, etc. Treatment can be based on oral thyroid tablets or levothyroxine replacement therapy.