Video of the entire radioactive iodine-131 treatment process
Aug 14, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Li Ping
Introduction
Iodine-131 therapy is a radioactive treatment used for thyroid diseases. The entire treatment process generally consists of three steps: iodine uptake test, thyroid imaging, and therapy. It is recommended to go to a正规 hospital and undergo the procedure under the guidance of a qualified physician. Adequate rest is important during treatment. As there is a possibility of recurrence after treatment, regular follow-up examinations are necessary.
Generally, radioactive iodine-131 therapy refers to I-131 treatment, a form of radiotherapy used for thyroid diseases. The entire treatment process usually consists of three steps: iodine uptake testing, thyroid imaging, and therapy. The specific procedures are as follows:
1. Discontinue antithyroid medications for two weeks and avoid iodine intake for three weeks prior to I-131 treatment.
2. Take a dose of radioactive iodine-131 solution orally on an empty stomach to perform the iodine uptake test, assessing whether the lesion absorbs iodine.
3. Take another dose of radioactive iodine-131 solution orally on an empty stomach for thyroid imaging.
4. If test results indicate that I-131 treatment is appropriate, proceed with the I-131 therapy.
It should be noted that I-131 therapy is a specialized radioactive treatment; it is recommended to undergo this procedure at a正规 medical institution under the guidance of qualified physicians. Adequate rest is important during treatment, and as there is a possibility of recurrence, regular follow-up examinations are necessary.
