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Can radiation therapy fix my overactive thyroid gland?
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Yes: It is called radioactive iodine (i131). Another way to treat this is with thyroid suppression medication and surgery.
Answered 11/11/2011
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Yes: In the form of radioactive iodine 131 radiation is given by a one time capsule that targets the thyroid. This may overkill the gland and one then needs replacement medicine but at least the dose can be adjusted.
Answered 11/28/2014
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