Thyroid in pregnancy, what you need to know (P2)

Thyroid disease is a disease that many pregnant mothers need to pay attention to. Early detection and prompt treatment during pregnancy is of utmost importance.

Hyperthyroidism is one of the most popular thyroid diseases. The following article will provide information about the symptoms as well as how to treat the disease.

Symptoms of hyperthyroidism

You can easily recognize the disorder by monitoring for the following symptoms of hyperthyroidism:

Increased concentration of thyroid hormones;

Increased thyroid size;

Struggling;

Nausea;

Vomit;

Increased heart rate;

More heat resistant;

Taste changes;

Dizzy;

Sweating a lot;

Reduced vision;

Hyperglycemia;

Discomfort in the abdomen.

Effects of hyperthyroidism

Failure to detect and treat the disease during pregnancy will affect your body and your fetus. Here is a list of common problems:

Congestive heart failure;

Severe hypertension in the last month of pregnancy;

Miscarriage;

Premature birth ;

Light weight .

If you have any history of Graves' disease, there's a high chance your body still has TSI (Thyroid Stimulating Immunoglobulin) antibodies in your bloodstream, even if your thyroid hormone levels are already normal. TSI antibodies from the mother's blood can cross the placenta and into the baby's bloodstream, thereby attacking the thyroid gland, stimulating it to release more thyroid hormones.

However, if you are taking antithyroid drugs, the chance of your baby having hyperthyroidism will decrease as these drugs interfere with the placenta. The maternal thyroid problems leading to hyperthyroidism in the fetus in the future can cause the baby to have an increase in heart rate, leading to heart failure, premature closure of the skull joint, poor weight gain and respiratory problems ...

Diagnosis of hyperthyroidism

The cornerstone of diagnosis of hyperthyroidism in pregnant women is symptom examination and blood tests to measure T3 and T4 levels. There are about 3 main types of tests that will be performed:

TST test

If you have any symptoms suggesting hyperthyroidism, the first test you will get is a super sensitive TST test. A TSH level below normal indicates hyperthyroidism. However, decreased TSH levels can also occur during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester.

Tests T3 & T4

If T3 and T4 in your blood are high, the diagnosis of hyperthyroidism is confirmed.

TSI test

If you have a history of Graves' disease, this test will be done to check if you have any TSI antibodies in your body.

Treatment of hyperthyroidism

Treatment for hyperthyroidism during pregnancy is very limited because of the safety of the developing fetus in the womb. Sometimes, when the situation is force majeure, pregnant mothers will be prescribed drugs to slow the heart rate. However, if TSH levels are low but T4 is normal, pregnant women do not need to take any medications.

Things pregnant mothers need to remember

Most hyperthyroidism is best treated with antithyroid drugs, which decrease the production of thyroid hormone by the snow thyroid.

People taking antithyroid drugs are likely to experience side effects;

Antithyroid drugs should be taken if you begin to feel stomach pain, fatigue, change in taste buds, sore throat, fever, or skin turns yellow or a rash;

You will experience itching and a rash, and leukopenia in the blood. If you need to take high-dose antithyroid drugs to control hyperthyroidism, it's best not to breastfeed.

When detecting the above signs, pregnant mothers should go to the doctor for the best advice for the best treatment. Hopefully this article will provide useful information to help pregnant mothers stay healthy.