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What is considered the number one treament for graves disease?
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See your doctor: The treatment should be tailored to each patient's needs. In some, medication may be sufficient, others may require radio-iodine treatment to destroy the gland. See this site for more info. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/graves-disease/ds00181.
Answered 7/1/2013
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