What should I do if I have hyperthyroidism?

Patient's question:

I conducted a thorough check and was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Unconsciously, the symptoms such as irritability, palpitations, and hand tremors reappear. How should you deal with hyperthyroidism? What kind of assistance do you care about: How should you deal with hyperthyroidism?

Doctor's answer:

1. Generally, the internal medicine approach: Antithyroid drugs, due to their long history of use, safety, and convenience, have been widely adopted in China for the treatment of antithyroid conditions.
2. Medication should be taken under the guidance of a doctor and usually requires at least one year of treatment before discontinuation. However, the recurrence rate remains high, and it may cause liver damage, leukopenia, or even exfoliative dermatitis in some patients, which could be life-threatening. Therefore, regular monitoring and follow-up are necessary during the treatment process.

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