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I have hashimoto's disease should i get a sonogram every year? how can i help the swelling go down. question

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Hashimotos: You do not need an ultrasound every year. Treatment with thyroid medicine and yearly labs and exam are standard of care.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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