Patient's question:
Goiter, I am a 16-year-old girl, the doctor confirmed Hashimoto's hyperthyroidism, I don't know what to do, I want to ask how to deal with goiter?Doctor's answer:
For the situation you mentioned, Hashimoto's thyroiditis Hashimoto's thyroiditis is also known as Hashimoto's toxicosis. Hashimoto's disease is chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis and toxic diffuse goiter, both of which are autoimmune thyroid diseases. For the treatment of this disease, it is recommended to receive standardized treatment, taking methimazole or propylthiouracil. If there is palpitations or a rapid heart rate, add propranolol. Additionally, digestive vitamins should be taken. Treatment has already begun, with blood tests performed once a week and thyroid function tests once a month. Afterward, tests should be conducted once a month to adjust the dosage.