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Would you please help describe the usual treatment methods for thyroid problems?
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Treat the condition: The thyroid gland is a hormone producing gland that is very active (hyper) or underactive (hypo). If hyper this may require suppression with radioactivty. If hypo this may require thyroid medication. If not controlled and a goiter develops or a mass, this may require surgery.
Answered 6/10/2013
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