What Is Hyperthyroidism?
10. Treatment
The treatment for hyperthyroidism will depend largely on the underlying cause of the condition, the severity of the symptoms, and the patient’s overall health. In many cases, treatment will involve using radioactive iodine which will reduce any swelling in the gland.
Other medications are available that will help reduce the volume of hormones being produced by the thyroid gland. In some cases, medication like beta-blockers may be used to help treat the patient’s symptoms. If the condition is severe enough then surgery may be performed to remove most of the patient’s thyroid gland. Surgery may also be considered necessary in some cases to treat Graves’ ophthalmopathy.
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