As mentioned earlier, hyperthyroidism (Graves’ disease) requires standardized treatment (does hyperthyroidism necessarily require medication). What are the treatment methods for hyperthyroidism and what are their advantages and disadvantages? After treatment,…
There are two main types of antithyroid drugs, methimazole (Sage) and propylthiouracil (PTU). Some people taking antithyroid drugs may experience allergic reactions such as impaired liver function, leukopenia, vasculitis and…
Since Hertz et al. pioneered radioactive iodine (RAI) for the treatment of Graves disease (GD) in 1942, nearly 70 years have passed since then, and more than 2 million cases…
Dysphagia and hoarseness are predominant. The thyroid gland is not necessarily large (e.g., degree I) and is due to toxic disease. Hyperthyroidism with gynecomastia and lymph node growth is due to…
What is the choice of treatment for women with Graves’ disease before pregnancy? If a patient with Graves’ disease chooses surgical thyroidectomy or 131 iodine therapy, the following are recommended:…
What is the choice of treatment for women with Graves’ disease before pregnancy? If a patient with Graves’ disease chooses surgical thyroidectomy or 131 iodine treatment, the following recommendations are made:…