Hyperthyroidism Treatments

Hyperthyroidism: Treatments Inroduction

There is no way to prevent hyperthyroidism. However, with prompt recognition and treatment, high levels of thyroid hormone can be returned to normal levels in the body. With regular medical care and monitoring of hyperthyroidism, many people live active, normal life spans.

Hyperthyroidism may be treated with medications called beta blockers, which can minimize some symptoms, such as rapid heart rate and anxiety. Anti-thyroid medications can also be prescribed to decrease the overproduction of thyroid hormones. In some cases, medication treatment may cure hyperthyroidism.

Surgery may also be done to remove the overactive thyroid gland in some cases of hyperthyroidism. This can cure the disorder. For some patients, treatment with radioactive iodine may be done. In this treatment, liquid radioactive iodine is swallowed, which acts upon the thyroid to control over-activity and overproduction of thyroid hormone.

Hyperthyroidism: Treatments

Some of the possible treatments for Hyperthyroidism from various sources may include:

• Antithyroid medication
• Propylthiouracil
• Carbimazole
• Methimazole
• Tapazole
• Iodide
• Lugol solution
• Beta-blockers
• Propranolol
• Inderal
• Radoiodine
• I-131
• Hydrocortisone

Treatments for Hyperthyroidism

The following treatments are listed for Hyperthyroidism in our knowledge base:

• Medications
  • Methimazole
  • Carbimazole
  • Propylthiouricil
• Radioactive iodine (radioiodine) treatment
• Thyroid surgery
  • Partial thyroidectomy
  • Thyroidectomy
• Followup checkups to detect subsequent hypothyroidism caused by treatments
• See also treatment of Graves disease
• Vitamin A - to prevent vitamin A deficiency
• Vitamin B6 - possibly used for treatment of vitamin B6 deficiency

Alternative Treatments for Hyperthyroidism

Alternative treatments, home remedies, other other complementary therapies that have been listed as possibly helpful for Hyperthyroidism in various sources may include:

• Regulate dietary iodine
• Dietary change
• High-fiber, low-fat diet
• Increase caloric intake
• Calcium
• Magnesium
• Vitamin D
• Broccoli
• Cabbage
• Brussels sprouts
• Cauliflower
• Kale
• Mustard greens
• Turnips
• Soybeans
• Peanuts
• Millet
• Spinach
• Goitrogens

Drugs and Medications used to treat Hyperthyroidism:

Some of the drugs and medications used in the treatment of Hyperthyroidism may include:

• Methimazole
• Tapazole
• Propylthiouracil
• Propyl-Thyracil
• Sodium Iodide

Unlabeled Drugs and Medications to treat Hyperthyroidism:

Unlabelled alternative drug treatments for Hyperthyroidism may include:

• Diltiazem
• Albert Diltiazem CD
• Apo-Diltiaz
• Alti-Diltiazem
• Cardizem
• Cardizem CD
• Cardizem SR
• Cartia XT
• Dilacor XR
• Diltia XT
• Diltiazem ER
• Med-Diltiazem SR
• Novo-Diltiazem
• Nu-Diltiaz
• Pharma-Diltiaz
• Syn-Diltiazem
• Teczem
• Tiamate
• Tiazac

Latest treatments for Hyperthyroidism

The following medications/drugs/procedures are some of the latest treatments for Hyperthyroidism:

• Oxygen
• Cardiac monitoring
• Acetaminophen
• Cooling blanket
• Propylthiouracil
• Methimazole
• Potassium iodide
• Oral Lugol
• Sodium iodide
• Dexamethasone
• Reserpine
• Guanethidine
• Esmolol
• Hydrocortisone
• Lugol solutions
• Propranolol

Treatments for Causes of Hyperthyroidism

Review the treatment information pages for various causes of Hyperthyroidism:

• Thyroid tumor
• Choriocarcinoma
• Testicular cancer
• Pituitary tumour
• Hydatidiform mole
• Polyostotic fibrous dysplasia
• Thyroiditis - Hyperthyroidism
• De Quervain thyroiditis
• Autoimmune enteropathy, type 1 - hyperthyroidism
• Diabetes mellitus, congenital insulin-dependent, with fatal secretory diarrhea - hyperthyroidism
• Diarrhea -- polyendocrinopathy -- infections, X-linked - hyperthyroidism
• Diarrhea, polyendocrinopathy, fatal infection syndrome, X-linked - hyperthyroidism
• Enteropathy, autoimmune, with hemolytic anemia and polyendocrinopathy - hyperthyroidism
• Immune dysregulation -- polyendocrinopathy -- enteropathy, X linked - hyperthyroidism
• IPEX syndrome - hyperthyroidism
• McCune-Albright Syndrome - hyperthyroidism
• Polyendocrinopathy, immune dysfunction, and diarrhea, X-linked - hyperthyroidism

More causes: not all possible causes for Hyperthyroidism are listed above; for a full list refer to causes of Hyperthyroidism.

Treatment Notes

Only your doctor can advise whether any of these treatments are appropriate for your specific medical situation. Always discuss all treatment options with your doctor before making a decision, including whether to start or discontinue any treatment plan.

Conditions listing medical symptoms: Hyperthyroidism:

The following list of conditions have 'Hyperthyroidism' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

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Conditions listing medical complications: Hyperthyroidism:

The following list of medical conditions have 'Hyperthyroidism' or similar listed as a medical complication in our database.

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