Do you think iodine deficiency is the main cause of hypothyroidism? This is not entirely true (it is proved that iodine deficiency in hypothyroidism takes about 20-25%). There is another, less well-known, but important reason for hypothyroidism.
Hypothyroidism is a state of hormonal metabolism of the thyroid gland, in which the body intensively consumes thyroid hormones (more T3fr. and less - T4fr.), And therefore strongly stimulates the thyroid gland from the nervous system and pituitary (TSH).
In primary hypothyroidism, almost 80% of the blood are determined by the normal amount of T3fr. and T4fr. in the blood due to increased tension of the thyroid gland.
Thyroid hormones are needed by all organs and tissues to absorb the energy that comes from food (i.e. enclosed in chemical compounds in fats and carbohydrates). But for the release of energy is not enough carbohydrates, fats and thyroid hormones (T4 and T3). We need another important element - oxygen!
With insufficient oxygen supply, even with a normal amount of thyroid hormones, a state of hypothyroidism can develop.
Oxygen deficiency occurs in two cases. With anemia and when in poorly ventilated or gassed rooms.
Anemia is a “red” blood condition in which hemoglobin deficiency is defined (a substance in red blood cells that is able to bind oxygen in the lungs and then release it after being delivered to tissues and organs). There are several options for anemia.
Red blood cells - red blood cells of blood.
For many decades, medical endocrinological reference books and textbooks indicate that this hypothyroidism supposedly leads to anemia. This erroneous conclusion has been refuted by the research of Soviet researchers from Latvia and the results of the practice of the “Clinic of the thyroid gland” by Dr. A.V. Ushakov (see AV Ushakov’s monograph "Benign thyroid diseases. Clinical classification”, 2013).
The fact is that several organs and systems are involved in energy metabolism (this concept is consistent with the conclusions of academician P.K.Anokhin about the functional systems of the body). Therefore, when one of the interconnected systems is inferiority (in this case, oxygen delivery, through which energy is released (measured by calories or joules)), the additional functional load is transferred to other organs involved in energy metabolism (ie, the thyroid gland). Therefore, stimulation of the gland with TSH and nerve stimuli is increasing.
What to do? Using the "General blood test" check the level of hemoglobin, erythrocytes and calculated values of erythron (MCV, MCH, etc.). If anemia is detected, a blood test is required: ferritin, OZHSS, serum iron.
If hemoglobin is deficient, check serum iron, OZHSS and ferritin.
Remember: for successful recovery in hypothyroidism, it is important to eliminate anemia if it is detected (the introduction of a hormonal drug is not a treatment, the thyroid gland from hormone replacement is not restored).
Pay attention to the article: Oxygen treatment of the thyroid gland.