Can hyperthyroidism in children be cured?

Children’s hyperthyroidism can be caused by a variety of diseases, there is a possibility of cure, common treatment methods include drug treatment, radioactive iodine treatment, surgical treatment, etc., and regular review is also needed after cure. 1. Medication: such as methimazole, propylthiouracil and so on. Some children may be completely cured, while others may still have a relapse after several years of treatment. 2. Radioactive iodine therapy: Radioactive iodine therapy can be chosen when treatment with drugs fails, surgery is refused or there is a contraindication to surgery. 3. Surgical treatment: including partial thyroidectomy and other surgical procedures, which may cure hyperthyroidism, but there is a possibility of postoperative hypothyroidism, which requires long-term treatment with levothyroxine medication. If a child suffers from hyperthyroidism, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital, choose the treatment according to the doctor’s guidance, and follow the doctor’s instructions for medication, so as not to cause adverse reactions.