The thyroid gland, seemingly a tiny organ, is actually an important endocrine gland in the human body, playing a crucial role in human health.

Its main function is to regulate the body's metabolism by secreting thyroid hormones, thereby maintaining normal physiological activities. However, once thyroid function becomes hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, it can have adverse effects on the human body.

In China, the incidence rate of thyroid diseases has exceeded 200 million, which is a shocking figure. Among them, the incidence rate of women is relatively high, which may be related to women's physiological characteristics, living habits and environmental factors. The causes of thyroid diseases are diverse, including genetics, environment, lifestyle, and other aspects.

What are the causes of thyroid disease

1. Overwork:

If patients are overworked and do not develop good lifestyle habits, it can lead to excessive stress, mental impact, and thus trigger thyroid disease.

2. Environmental factors:

Air pollution is getting bigger and bigger now. If you stay in an environment with severe air pollution for a long time, you may develop thyroid disease. Especially for some working people engaged in the paper industry, paint industry, etc., they are more likely to suffer from thyroid diseases.

3. Genetic factors:

It may also be caused by genetics. If the patient's parents or family members have thyroid disease, the probability of the next generation developing thyroid disease will be greatly increased. In order to avoid passing on this disease to the next generation, it is important to actively receive treatment and seek timely cure to effectively prevent inheritance.

4. Abnormal immune system:

Abnormalities in the immune system can lead to immune cells attacking normal thyroid tissue in the body, resulting in thyroid diseases such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis.

5. Nutritional deficiency:

Iodine deficiency in the human body can lead to a decrease in the synthesis of thyroid hormones, resulting in hypothyroidism and other conditions.