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4 kwi 2017 · T3 thyrotoxicosis is the mildest form of overt hyperthyroidism but currently patients are treated in the same way as any person with Graves’ disease, using antithyroid drugs for 12–18 months.
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The recommended treatment of thyrotoxicosis is dependant on...
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The three therapeutic options are antithyroid drugs,...
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4 lip 2023 · The recommended treatment of thyrotoxicosis is dependant on the underlying cause. Beta-blocker therapy such as propranolol, is used to reduce adrenergic features such as sweating, anxiety, and tachycardia. There are 3 mainstays of treatment: thionamide drugs, radioiodine, and thyroid surgery.
25 mar 2019 · Radioactive iodine ablation, antithyroid drugs (ATDs), and thyroidectomy are the mainstay treatment options for the underlying hyperthyroidism .
The three therapeutic options are antithyroid drugs, radioactive iodine and surgery. Thionamides achieve long-term remission in 35% of cases. Many centres administer fixed doses of iodine-131; larger doses result in improved rates of cure at the cost of hypothyroidism.
21 sie 2014 · Summary points. It is important to determine the causes of thyrotoxicosis as some are self limiting. The test for antibodies to thyroid stimulating hormone receptor is more sensitive and specific than the test for antibodies to thyroid peroxidase for the diagnosis of Graves’ disease.
Appropriate treatment of thyrotoxicosis requires an accurate diagnosis. For example, thyroidectomy is an appropriate treatment for some forms of thyrotoxicosis and not for others. Additionally, beta blockers may be used in almost all forms of thyrotoxicosis, whereas antithyroid drugs are useful in only some.
Multiple treatment aims need to be addressed in managing thyroid storm effectively. This paper puts together all aspects to be considered for the management of hyperthyroidism and thyroid storm during the acute and emergency phase as well as consideration of special populations.
