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Treatments for Hyperthyroidism

There are a number of hyperthyroidism treatments available. The best plan for you depends on your symptoms, the cause of your hyperthyroidism, and what treatment option makes you most comfortable.

Surgery for Hyperthyroidism

Surgery is a treatment option for hyperthyroidism, but it's not as commonly used as antithyroid medications or radioactive iodine.

Radioactive Iodine for Hyperthyroidism

Radioactive iodine treats hyperthyroidism by gradually shrinking your thyroid—ultimately destroying the gland. This therapy is much safer than it sounds; in fact, it is the most commonly used hyperthyroid treatment in the US.

Antithyroid Medications for Hyperthyroidism

Antithyroid medications—sometimes written as anti-thyroid medications—are a common treatment for hyperthyroidism, particularly if you have an ongoing form of hyperthyroidism caused by Graves' disease or a

Robotic Thyroidectomy

There's a new treatment option for patients who need to have thyroid surgery: robotic thyroidectomy. No, that doesn't mean that a robot is doing your surgery. Robotic thyroidectomy does mean that you won't have a scar on your neck, and for many people, that's reason enough to try this recently-developed surgical technique.

What is Thyroid Hormone Replacement Therapy?

Hypothyroidism is a condition classified by an under-active thyroid gland—when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones.

Risk Factors of Hypothyroidism

If you're concerned about your risk of developing hypothyroidism, there are two main factors to consider—age and sex. Your chances of being hypothyroid increase with age, and they are greater if you're a woman. Hypothyroidism occurs primarily in women older than 50. Besides age and sex, your risk for hypothyroidism is increased if:

Complications of Hypothyroidism

If left untreated, hypothyroidism can progress and cause a multitude of complications. Understanding the symptoms of hypothyroidism and getting regular screenings to ensure an early diagnosis will prevent the onset of the complications listed below.

Symptoms of Hypothyroidism

The most common thyroid disorder is hypothyroidism. Hypo- means deficient or under(active), so hypothyroidism is an underactive thyroid gland. Recognizing the symptoms of hypothyroidism is extremely important.

Preventing Hypothyroidism

When it comes to preventing hypothyroidism, there really isn't anything most people can do to stop the onset of the disorder.
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