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… can cause thyroid cancer , treatment of hyperthyroidism with radioactive iodine does … has the best chance of permanently curing hyperthyroidism. Doctors often use it if your hyperthyroidism comes back after you have been …
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… Citations Jameson JL, et al. (2015). Disorders of the thyroid gland. In DL Kasper … Citations Jameson JL, et al. (2015). Disorders of the thyroid gland. In DL Kasper … and Metabolism Jameson JL, et al. (2015). Disorders of the thyroid gland. In DL Kasper …
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Treatment Overview Radioactive iodine, given in a capsule or liquid form, is absorbed and concentrated by the thyroid gland . The treatment destroys thyroid tissue but does not harm other tissue in …
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… the condition, he or she will order blood tests to see how much thyroid hormone your … your health. Decision Points focus on key medical care decisions that are important to … hormone your body is making, and other medical conditions you may have. Some people …
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… Condition Basics What is Graves' ophthalmopathy? Graves' ophthalmopathy , also called thyroid eye disease, is an autoimmune disease … before, after, or along with other signs of hyperthyroidism . What are the symptoms? Most …
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… common causes Less common causes include: Infections. Some medicines, such as lithium. … common causes Less common causes include: Infections. Some medicines, such as lithium. …
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… learn about hormone functions, disorders, and tests so you can know how to manage your … Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Thyroid Hormone Tests Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) … Managing Hot Flashes Health Topics Medical Tests Make a Wise Decision Take Action …
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… happens when your thyroid gland suddenly releases large amounts of thyroid hormone in a … happens when your thyroid gland suddenly releases large amounts of thyroid hormone in a …
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… rather than a total thyroidectomy. Hypoparathyroidism . Hypoparathyroidism can occur if the parathyroid glands are mistakenly removed or damaged …
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Condition Basics What are thyroid nodules? Thyroid nodules are growths or lumps in the thyroid gland . This gland controls how your body uses energy. Most thyroid nodules are not cancer and do not …