How do hyperthyroidism patients maintain their bodies in summer and what should they pay attention to in their lives?

Zhang Yunliang, Department of Endocrinology, Baoding First Central Hospital: The best treatment for hyperthyroidism is medication. It should be noted that the treatment of hyperthyroidism is a long-term process. Most patients don't need to adjust the dose with the change of seasons, but if they want to spend the summer safely, they need to pay attention to the following problems. When the temperature is high in summer, the sweat of human body will increase, which will aggravate the symptoms of hyperthyroidism and even lead to hyperthyroidism crisis and even life-threatening. Therefore, patients with hyperthyroidism should pay attention to their daily life in summer, combine work and rest, and avoid sweating. The summer weather is hot, and the intake of sweets such as fruits and drinks increases, which is easy to induce quadriplegia in patients with hyperthyroidism. Therefore, patients with hyperthyroidism should try to avoid eating too many sweets. The sunshine in summer is relatively strong, and most patients with hyperthyroidism will have symptoms of exophthalmos, so patients with hyperthyroidism should pay more attention to protecting their eyes. Wear sunglasses or a parasol when going out to avoid direct sunlight. In addition, patients with hyperthyroidism should avoid putting an end to bad mental stimulation and carefully eat iodine-rich foods such as kelp and laver.