Patient's question:
Because of a certain illness, I have been unable to stop taking medication for a long time. Due to the medication, my endocrine system has been affected. Now I want to stop taking the medication and regulate my body. What is the meaning of hypothyroidism?Doctor's answer:
The hypothyroidism you mentioned is an endocrine disease, where the thyroid function is impaired and cannot produce and excrete enough hormones, leading to a slowdown in the body's metabolism. This can result in symptoms such as feeling cold, slow heartbeat, poor appetite, and fatigue. This is a controllable disease, and it is generally necessary to visit the endocrinology department of a hospital for follow-up. The doctor will prescribe medications to regulate thyroid hormone levels, and regular follow-up tests of thyroid function are required to keep the hormones within the normal range.