Sign & Symptoms

•Excessive sweating

•Irregular heart beats

•Weight loss

•Tremor

•Heat intolerance

•Night time urination

•Diarrhea/ frequent loose stools

Complications:

•Thyroid storm

•Infertility

•Goitre

•Heart problems

•Osteoporosis

Food to Focus

•Low iodine food (non-iodized salt, egg white, unsalted nuts, moderate portion of meat)

•Food high in selenium (tuna, shrimp, ham, cottage cheese)

•Food high in iron (oysters, fish, dark chocolate, lentils, spinach)

•Food high in calcium & vitamin D (milk, cheese, yogurt, ice-cream)

•Fruits & vegetables

Food to Avoid

•Iodine-rich food (iodized salt, fish, shellfish)

•Soy

•Gluten

•Caffeine

Lifestyle Modifications

•Exercise regularly (150 minutes/week)

•Compliant to thyroid medications

•Do regular thyroid neck check

•Manage stress

•Practise good sleeping habit

References

1. Hyperthyroidism: Symptoms, causes, treatment & medication [Internet]. Cleveland Clinic. [cited 2022Jan5]. Available from: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14129-hyperthyroidism

2. Management of thyroid disorders - ministry of health [Internet]. [cited 2022Jan5]. Available from: https://www2.moh.gov.my/moh/resources/Penerbitan/CPG/Endocrine/Management_of_Thyroid_Disorders_Quick_Reference_Guide.pdf

3. Best diet for hyperthyroidism: Foods to eat and avoid [Internet]. Medical News Today. MediLexicon International; [cited 2022Jan5]. Available from: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326275