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Are there any natural alternatives to having radioactive iodine treatment for grave's disease?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

No: Graves' is a treatable but potentially serious disease. There is no natural alternative to treat this.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/6/2013

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