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What is the percentage that you will acquire hypothyroidism using radioactive iodine therapy for patient with hyperthyroidism?
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Hyperthyroidism: The treatment of this condition with radioactive iodine is now much more exact an d the number of patients developing hypothyroidism is very small.
Answered 6/22/2015
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Common: Many of my patients who received rai therapy for hyperthyroidism developed hypothyroidism within months or years after their treatment and had to take thyroid replacement therapy. Up to 50% of treated patients develop hypothyroidism within 1 year. The good news is that most patients do well on replacement therapy.
Answered 6/22/2015
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