The treatment of thyroid disorders depends on the patient's age and general health, as well as the cause and severity of the condition. There are several treatment options:
For hyperthyroidism
Anti-thyroid medicine
Anti-thyroid medicine is the first-line of treatment that blocks the production of thyroid hormones and slowly reduces the symptoms of hyperthyroidism.
Hormone replacement therapy
This therapy aims at controlling thyroid hormone levels by using a man-made thyroid hormone pill.
Radioactive iodine treatment
This treatment is used if anti-thyroid medications do not work. Radioactive iodine is taken orally and can reduce thyroid activity significantly and even permanently.
Thyroidectomy
Total or partial thyroid removal is a surgical procedure used to treat diseases of the thyroid gland including thyroid cancer. This is a last-resort option as you may need to take life-long medication to maintain normal thyroid hormone levels.
For hypothyroidism
Oral medication
To restore hormone levels and reverse hypothyroidism symptoms, the standard treatment includes an oral medication that contains synthetic thyroid hormone levothyroxine. This treatment also helps lower cholesterol levels elevated by hypothyroidism.
For thyroid nodules
Thyroid hormone therapy
To reduce the size of the nodule, you may be given a thyroid hormone treatment.
Surgery
If the thyroid nodules are causing problems like difficulty in breathing or swallowing, your doctor may recommend surgery. Surgery may also be considered for those with large multinodular goiters (abnormal enlargement of your thyroid gland). The goiters may constrict airways, the esophagus or the blood vessels. Moreover, if the biopsy result states that the nodules are suspicious, a surgical removal may be necessary to evaluate the nodules for signs of cancer.
Proper diagnosis is crucial to determine the most suitable hearing loss treatment. Consult a specialist at Parkway East Hospital. With the aid of medical equipment, our team of experienced specialists and nurses will work together to come up with an accurate diagnosis and an effective treatment plan for your condition.
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