Hyperthyroidism can damage various organs and tissues throughout the body, including the liver, leading to hepatomegaly, abnormal liver function, and even jaundice and cirrhosis—collectively known as hyperthyroid liver damage. Hyperthyroid patients may experience abnormal liver function due to concurrent liver damage, primarily those with more severe cases. Under normal physiological conditions, thyroid hormones bind directly or indirectly to receptors within stem cells without causing liver damage; however, excessive amounts can lead to liver damage. Hyperthyroidism may cause abnormal liver function.
Precautions for abnormal liver function
Abnormal liver function refers to the abnormality of multiple liver function indicators in laboratory tests. Patients will also experience corresponding symptoms and signs of decreased liver function. These clinical manifestations are caused by certain liver diseases or liver damage. In this case, such patients should pay attention to getting plenty of rest, avoiding overexertion, abstaining from alcohol, and avoiding indiscriminate use of medications to prevent increasing the burden on the liver and worsening liver damage. Their diet should be mainly light, choosing nutritious, easily digestible and absorbable foods to help liver function recover.
Nursing care for abnormal liver function
Patients with liver disease should also pay attention to rest, avoid fatigue and staying up late, avoid strenuous activity, maintain a cheerful mood, engage in appropriate aerobic exercise, drink plenty of water to promote metabolism, and eat more fresh fruits, vegetables, and fungi to improve the body's immunity. This can be beneficial for patients with abnormal liver function. Patients with abnormal liver function should first pay attention to a reasonable diet in daily life, focusing on light and easily digestible foods, and avoiding high-fat and greasy foods. It is also important to note that patients with abnormal liver function should strictly abstain from smoking and drinking alcohol, avoid taking medications indiscriminately, and have regular checkups of liver function and liver ultrasound. Liver function tests mainly include transaminases, bilirubin, and albumin; therefore, abnormal liver function primarily refers to abnormally elevated or decreased levels of these indicators.