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If i don't have graves' disease and my thyroid uptake scan is as follows: range-5% to 30% my readings- 64%, 70%, 65%. what is my best course?

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Hot nodule: An overactive thyroid nodule can do this also. You may need an ultrasound of your thyroid gland as well as a thyroid scan to identify it. You should consider seeing an endocrinologist.

Answered 12/19/2012

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Hyperactive thyroid: Thyroid uptake in range of 64% to 70% usually means overactive thyroid. Graves disease or hyperthyroidism is one cause. An overactive thyroid nodule, thyroiditis, and toxic multi nodular goiter can be other causes. An adenoma of the pituitary gland can sometimes stimulate overproduction of thyroid hormone. Clinical examination, nuclear and/or ultrasound imaging, and various blood tests can help.

Answered 9/30/2013

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Dr. Fidias De Leon answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Radioablation: Graves disease can affect other systems of the body, including the skin, heart, circulation and nervous system. Recommended treatment is radioablation therapy with radioactive iodine i-131. It is given in the form of a pill. It "kills" the cells thyroid gland within weeks to months. You would need to take lifetime thyroid hormone replacement in the form of pills. See your endocrinologist.

Answered 3/29/2013

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