For patients with hyperthyroidism, the general principle of diet is high calorie, high protein, high vitamins and appropriate minerals (mainly potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, etc.). : prevention of osteoporosis, pathological fracture, inhibition of iodine absorption); It is particularly important to note that patients with hyperthyroidism need to avoid foods and drugs containing iodine.

Such as kelp, seafood, jellyfish and so on. If the thyroid function is normal and there is no obvious enlargement after treatment, small yellow croaker, hairtail and cuttlefish with less iodine can be selected to relieve their thirst. It is recommended to eat no more than twice a month. Use non-iodized salt when cooking.

Extended data

For patients with hypothyroidism, it is necessary to distinguish the causes of hypothyroidism. If it is a goiter patient caused by low iodine diet, the intake of iodine-containing food should be appropriately increased, and more foods with high iodine such as seafood, eggs and milk should be eaten. Use iodized salt when cooking. Eat less foods with low iodine content and easy to induce goiter.

For patients with hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's thyroiditis caused by high iodine, a low iodine diet is advocated.

In short, patients with thyroid diseases, whether hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, should eat less iodine-rich foods and regularly review the indexes of thyroid function except for the clear reasons of iodine deficiency.

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