Can hyperthyroidism get better on medication?

Whether or not hyperthyroidism gets better with medication depends on the patient’s condition, and most mild to moderate patients can get better. If the treatment effect is not good, iodine 131 treatment and surgery can also be used. Antithyroid medication is the basic method of treating hyperthyroidism in China. Thiourea drugs such as propylthiouracil and imidazole drugs such as methimazole and carbimazole can be used to treat hyperthyroidism by inhibiting the synthesis of thyroid hormones. They are suitable for mild to moderate enlargement of the thyroid gland, etc. Antithyroid drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor. The effect of medication varies from person to person. Some patients who do not have good results in controlling hyperthyroidism with medication or experience relapse after treatment can be treated with radioactive iodine therapy or surgery. Radiation iodine (Iodine 131) therapy is used to reduce thyroid hormone production by destroying thyroid tissue through the release of rays from Iodine 131. It can be used in cases of second-degree or greater enlargement of the thyroid gland, allergy to antithyroid medication, or relapse after medication. Surgery can be used when there is an enlarged thyroid gland with pressure symptoms, when moderate to severe hyperthyroidism is ineffective with long-term medication or when it recurs, or when there is a retrosternal goiter. If hyperthyroidism occurs, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time and choose the appropriate treatment plan under the guidance of the doctor.