How is hypothyroidism treated?

Hypothyroidism patients, first of all, to clarify what is the cause. 1, hypothyroidism, a large part of the hyperthyroidism iodine 131 treatment caused;2, part of Hashimoto's thyroiditis caused. Hypothyroidism treatment is mainly replacement therapy, at this stage commonly used is levothyroxine tablets. 1, replacement therapy, generally starting from a small dose of replacement, in the replacement process, pay attention to monitoring his heart rate, if the patient can tolerate, gradually increase, increase to his maximum dosage. Generally, it takes six weeks to reach a steady state. After six weeks, if the tsh value is controlled within the normal range, continue to take the original dose orally. 2. If the pregnant woman requires control within 2.5, the patient should insist on taking it orally every day. Generally, it is taken orally on an empty stomach, because milk, soy milk and food will affect her absorption. Therefore, it is taken orally on an empty stomach in the morning, at least half an hour apart from food.