Patient's question:
Just found out about hyperthyroidism, and the doctor also said it's relatively mild now. Treating it quickly can cure it. So, how should it be treated? Is medication okay? Can hyperthyroidism be completely cured?Doctor's answer:
The causes of hyperthyroidism are diverse. For Hashimoto's thyroiditis, painless thyroiditis, gestational transient hyperthyroidism, and the hyperthyroid phase of subacute thyroiditis, symptomatic treatment is sufficient, and hyperthyroidism can be resolved. However, for hyperfunctioning thyroid adenomas, treatment can be administered through surgery or radioactive iodine (I-131) methods. The main surgical complication is the occurrence of hypothyroidism. For common Graves' disease, a portion of patients can discontinue medication after 1.5 to 2 years of treatment, achieving normal thyroid function. However, there is a possibility of recurrence, which can also be treated through surgery or radioactive iodine (I-131). The main complications are also hypothyroidism.