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If your thyroid produces too much hormone, will removing part of it correct the problem?

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All or none removed: Hyperthyroidism has many causes, from inflammation to pituitary tumors to emotional stress states. Autoimmunity(the attack of one self by your own immune system) is a frequent cause. I have seen reduction of thyroid tissue as a treatment, but that approach usually needs repeating. Find the cause of the autoimmunity if possible, or remove a tumor if present..Until metabolic dysfunction is ruled.

Answered 10/18/2016

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Generally no: Depends upon cause of hyperthyroid. The most common causes would not likely benefit long term from surgery.

Answered 9/12/2012

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