Excessive obesity can easily cause a variety of diseases, and her thyroid dysfunction is likely related to obesity.
From a medical perspective, there are four causes of reduced thyroid function. The first cause is inflammation and infection, including bacterial infection and autoimmune diseases. The second is tumors. The third cause is trauma, including thyroidectomy and isotope radiotherapy, and even nasopharyngeal cancer radiotherapy can damage the thyroid, resulting in reduced thyroid function. The last cause is the well-known insufficient intake of iodine.
Adding iodine to salt is to solve the problem of insufficient iodine intake, to prevent the occurrence of goiter.
This female patient's lifestyle and diet are poor, and combined with obesity, she is also prone to insufficient intake and absorption of iodine.
