2023-06-25 22:30:00
Jakarta –
Action actor Jet Li became the center of attention following appearing in a commercial. His appearance is said to look 20 years older than his actual age. His cheeks look sunken and his face wrinkled, his eyes also look protruding.
“He looks like an 80 year old,” wrote one Weibo user quoted from Asia One.
Some netizens speculated that Jet Li’s appearance was triggered by a relapse of hyperthyroidism. Jet Li is known to have had the disease since 2010.
Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone. This condition can cause symptoms such as weight loss and increased appetite, as quoted from Healthline.
Symptoms and Causes of Hyperthyroidism
There are various conditions that can cause hyperthyroidism. One of them is Graves’ disease, which is an autoimmune disorder that is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. In Graves’ disease, the body’s immune system attacks the thyroid gland with antibodies, causing it to produce excess hormones. In addition, hyperthyroidism can also make a person look older.
According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism include weight loss with increased appetite, fast or irregular heartbeat, restlessness or irritability, fatigue but difficulty sleeping, hand tremors, muscle weakness, easy fever, and frequent bowel movements. An overactive thyroid gland can also swell, causing a goiter which can be seen as a lump or swelling in the neck.
Apart from problems with hyperthyroidism, Jet Li also reportedly had problems with his spine and legs following engaging in many strenuous activities as an action movie actor.
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