The role of thyroid gland

Thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland in human body, which has a series of functions such as maintaining and regulating normal body temperature, promoting physical and intellectual growth and development, regulating substance metabolism, and maintaining the functions of important organs. Therefore, when there is a problem with the thyroid gland, it will not only affect local organs, but also trigger a series of systemic symptoms.

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Causes of thyroid diseases

There are certain genetic factors. Region is also a factor that easily leads to thyroid diseases, such as thyroid nodules, thyroid tumors, especially papillary carcinoma, and the incidence rate of people in coastal areas with high iodine is obviously increased; In addition, the incidence of multiple thyroid nodules has also increased significantly in low iodine areas.

Hyperthyroidism is related to mental and emotional abnormalities after delivery or under stress. However, hypothyroidism is related to autoimmune inflammation and may also occur due to surgery or other accidents.

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