Can hyperthyroidism heal on its own?
Disease description:
I was just diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. I would like to know whether this condition can resolve on its own, or if medication or other treatments are necessary.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Chuanjia
In general, hyperthyroidism cannot resolve on its own.
Hyperthyroidism is a clinical syndrome caused by excessive secretion of thyroid hormones due to various factors, leading to increased excitability of the nervous, circulatory, and digestive systems, as well as enhanced metabolism. Its causes are complex and include diffuse toxic goiter, multinodular toxic goiter, and thyroid autonomous hyperfunctioning adenoma. These conditions are organ-specific autoimmune diseases, and the body's own mechanisms are unable to eliminate these causes.
Usually, medical interventions such as drug therapy and radioactive iodine therapy are required. Drug therapy primarily aims to control the condition by inhibiting the synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones. Commonly used medications include thiourea drugs and beta-blockers, which require long-term administration and regular monitoring of thyroid function. Radioactive iodine therapy works by destroying thyroid tissue through radiation emitted after the thyroid absorbs radioactive iodine, thereby reducing the synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones. This treatment is suitable for patients with moderate to severe hyperthyroidism or those in whom drug therapy is ineffective.
Patients should undergo regular follow-up evaluations of thyroid function and adjust medication dosages under the guidance of a physician to maintain normal thyroid function and prevent complications.
