Lei Xiao, how to prepare for low iodine before thyroid cancer treatment?

How to prepare for low iodine before thyroid cancer treatment?

When facing the severe health challenge of thyroid cancer, both patients and doctors need to have a full understanding of the treatment process. In order to ensure the effectiveness of the treatment, patients need to do a series of preparations before thyroid cancer treatment. In this series of work, low-iodine preparation is particularly important. Low-iodine preparation is not only about iodine intake in food, but also involves comprehensive iodine intake control.

First, we need to understand why low-iodine preparation before thyroid cancer treatment is so critical. This is because iodine plays a vital role in the treatment of thyroid cancer. Iodine is the main element for synthesizing thyroid hormones, and thyroid hormones play an important role in the growth and development of thyroid cancer. Therefore, controlling iodine intake before treatment can help lower thyroid hormone levels and thus improve treatment effectiveness.

So, how can we prepare for low iodine in our diet? Patients should try to avoid eating foods with high iodine content, such as seafood, seaweed, and hair algae. These foods have high iodine content, and excessive intake may affect the treatment effect. At the same time, patients should also pay attention to the intake of iodized salt and try to reduce the use of iodized salt. In my country, iodized salt is widely used, so patients need to pay special attention to controlling their intake of iodized salt.

In addition to dietary control, patients also need to avoid the use of iodine-containing drugs. Common iodine-containing drugs include sildenafil iodine tablets, etc. These drugs should be avoided as much as possible during treatment. In addition, patients also need to reduce the use of other drugs, including passive medication. Because before treatment, patients may need to undergo other examinations such as CT angiography. If iodine-containing contrast agents (i.e., enhancing drugs) are used, it may lead to a large amount of iodine intake, affecting the treatment effect.

In summary, low-iodine preparation before iodine-131 treatment of thyroid cancer involves food and medicine, aiming to prevent patients from consuming large amounts of iodine. In this process, patients and their families need to pay close attention to diet and medication use, and actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment arrangements. Only by making adequate low-iodine preparations can a solid foundation be laid for the treatment of thyroid cancer.

Finally, we call on all patients and their families to maintain a positive attitude and build confidence in defeating the disease when facing thyroid cancer. At the same time, pay close attention to the various preparations during the treatment process to ensure that the treatment proceeds smoothly. I wish every patient can defeat the disease and regain health!