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Can an overactive thyroid be treated with anything other than surgery?
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Yes: You can have radioactive iodine which is picked up by the thyroid and burns the thyroid tissue without the need for surgery. It has been in use for a very long time and proven to be very safe. In children since 1971 with no adverse effects on reproduction. If a patient fails to get the hyperthyroidism under control with meds that is the best option.
Answered 7/25/2013
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Hypethyroid: Yes there are several oral anti-thyroid medications fda approved for hyperthyroidism. Failure to respond or go into remission , usually necessitates either thyroid surgery or radio-iodine ablation.
Answered 3/30/2014
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