The basic checkups for hyperthyroidism patients at the initial visit, including blood thyroid hormone, thyroid stimulating hormone, thyroid autoantibodies, anti-thyroid receptor antibodies, blood test, blood sugar, liver function, kidney function, thyroid ultrasound, electrocardiogram and so on, cost about 600-700 RMB. If the patient has a combination of hyperthyroid heart disease or elevated levels of thyroid hormones in the blood, and if destructive thyrotoxicosis due to thyroiditis is suspected, a cardiac ultrasound, thyroid iodine-131 uptake rate, and thyroid radionuclide scanning will also be performed at an additional cost of about$700-800. In the course of giving anti-thyroid medication, thyroid function, blood test, liver and kidney function should be rechecked regularly, and the approximate cost is around 300-400 dollars per month. Oral hyperthyroidism medication is given for a course of about 1 1/2 to 2 years.