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Why do you get with radioactive iodine for hyperthyroidism?
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Radiation cures!: A hyperactive thyroid will absorb injected radioactive iodine. This iodine will kill the overactive thyroid cells and stop excess production of thyroid hormone. After treatment you will likely require some degree of thyroid hormone replacement to compensate for the loss of thyroid tissue.
Answered 11/16/2013
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