What should I do about hyperthyroidism?
Disease description:
Recently, my colleagues mentioned that my eyeballs appear slightly protruding, and I'm worried it might be hyperthyroidism. I went to the hospital for an examination, but I'm not sure what to do if hyperthyroidism is diagnosed.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Hyperthyroidism, also known as overactive thyroid, is an endocrine disorder primarily caused by excessive secretion of thyroid hormones. The following measures can be taken for hyperthyroidism:
1. **Medication**: Commonly used drugs include methimazole and propylthiouracil, which control the condition by inhibiting the synthesis of thyroid hormones.
2. **Surgical Treatment**: This is suitable for patients with a significantly enlarged thyroid (goiter), nodular goiter accompanied by hyperthyroidism, or hyperthyroidism associated with thyroid nodules where malignancy cannot be ruled out.
3. **Radioactive Iodine Therapy (Iodine-131 Therapy)**: This involves taking radioactive iodine-131 orally to destroy thyroid tissue and reduce the production of thyroid hormones.
When selecting a treatment method, factors such as the patient's condition, age, gender, and reproductive needs should be comprehensively considered, and treatment should be conducted under the guidance of a physician.
