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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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… Treatment Overview Radioactive iodine is a medicine that you take one time. … cancer , treatment of hyperthyroidism with radioactive iodine does not increase your …
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… Metallic taste in your mouth. Dry mouth. Sore throat. Neck pain. Radioactive iodine … Metallic taste in your mouth. Dry mouth. Sore throat. Neck pain. Radioactive iodine …
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… Condition Basics What is hyperthyroidism? Hyperthyroidism means your thyroid gland makes too much thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormone controls how your … he or she may order: A thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) test. This blood …
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Condition Basics What is Graves' ophthalmopathy? Graves' ophthalmopathy , also called thyroid eye disease, is an autoimmune disease that can occur in people with Graves' disease. In Graves' …
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… Overview You may have a very mild form of hyperthyroidism called subclinical hyperthyroidism if your thyroid tests show … triiodothyronine (T3) are normal. Subclinical hyperthyroidism is different from …
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… Learning Center Learn about hormones Normal hormone levels are important … Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) Test Ketone Test Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Test Oral Glucose … Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) Test Ketone Test Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Test Oral Glucose …
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… Overview Thyroid storm (thyroid crisis) is a potentially … condition for people who have hyperthyroidism . Thyroid storm happens when your thyroid gland …
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Surgery Overview Thyroid surgery takes out part or all of your thyroid gland. The gland makes hormones that …
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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 …