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Thyroid Problems
Thyroid pathologies can easily be treated in the vast majority of cases. Treatments can be temporary (hormone supplements) or permanent (surgical removal of the thyroids or of a part of it). Both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism require life-long treatments.
The treatment of hyperthyroidism involves a temporary use of suppressive thyrostatic medication, consisting in an oral medication to be taken one time a day that slows down the hyper-functioning of the thyroid gland by suppressing the production of thyroid hormone. As a result of the treatment, hypothyroidism may sometimes develope and it can be treated with hormone supplements. In severe cases, a surgical removal of the thyroid may be necessary. Patients who have had their thyroid removed must take a hormone supplement for the rest of their lives.
The treatment of hypothyroidism consists of oral supplements of thyroid hormone to be taken once a day and it is usually life-long. The most commonly employed hormone is called levothyroxine. This hormone does not usually give allergic reactions; it can however interact with other medications and food supplements. Therefore, it is important that patients always check with the doctor the possibility of interactions.
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