My neck got thicker after taking medicine for hyperthyroidism

We all know that patients with hyperthyroidism may have thick necks. Some people find that their necks become thicker after taking medication, causing trouble. In fact, during the treatment process, some drugs have a certain stimulating effect on the neck area, so it will cause the neck to become thicker. Once hyperthyroidism is completely cured, the neck will return to normal and there is no need to worry too much. So, what are the reasons why the neck becomes thicker after taking medicine for hyperthyroidism?

1. Disease-related factors

1. Patients with obvious enlargement of thyroid gland. The more obvious the thyroid enlargement, the higher the recurrence rate of hyperthyroidism; those whose thyroid gland does not shrink significantly after medication, or even becomes more enlarged after treatment, are more likely to relapse; especially those whose thyroid gland B-ultrasound shows rich blood supply and "sea of ​​fire sign", and those whose thyroid gland has obvious murmurs by auscultation that do not disappear for a long time are also prone to relapse.

2. The antibody titer that causes hyperthyroidism is high. The thyrotropin receptor antibody titer is very high and does not decrease after medication, and the recurrence rate of hyperthyroidism is extremely high.

3. Adolescent hyperthyroidism or male hyperthyroidism. Because puberty development is prone to autoimmune dysfunction, the high titer of thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor antibodies is difficult to decrease, resulting in a high recurrence rate. Once men develop hyperthyroidism, it is more likely to relapse.

4. There is a family history of hyperthyroidism. Patients with a family history of hyperthyroidism generally have obvious thyroid enlargement and a higher recurrence rate.

2. Lifestyle-related factors

1. Iodine limits are not strict. Iodine is the raw material for synthesizing thyroid hormones. Long-term consumption of foods and medicines containing high iodine content can easily lead to recurrence. After suffering from hyperthyroidism, you should strictly use iodine-free salt, avoid eating seafood such as kelp and seaweed, and avoid going to the beach.

2. Ionizing radiation. Long-term living in ionizing radiation areas such as near high-power transformers can easily induce worsening of autoimmune reactions and lead to recurrence.

3. Repeated infection. Colds, diarrhea, tonsillitis, etc. accelerate the production of autoantibodies, leading to relapse.

4. Mental stress. College entrance exams, transferring schools, menstruation, pregnancy, intense work pace, frequent insomnia, staying up late, etc. can also induce relapse.

5. Encounter misfortune. Trauma, car accidents, death of relatives, etc. may be the triggers for recurrence of hyperthyroidism.

6. Smoking. Long-term smoking aggravates tissue hypoxia, leads to immune regulation disorders, and increases the risk of hyperthyroidism.