answersLogoWhite

0

Antithyroid drugs often are administered to help the patient's body cease overproduction of thyroid hormones.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

How should you avoid losing weight if you have hyperthyroidism?

HypERthyroidism that is being appropriately treated will not cause further weight loss.


Do thyroidectomized indicate hyperthyroidism of hypothyroidism?

Thyroidectomy is the process of removing the thyroid. The result is hypothyroidism if not treated with thyroid hormone. Thyroidectomy is sometimes done to treat hyperthyroidism.


Can hyperthyroidism be cured?

The cure or treatment for hyperthyroidism depends entirely upon its cause. For example:Iodine toxicity hyperthyroidism may be "cured" by decreasing iodine levels in the food eatenA *hot* nodule may be "cured" by removal.Autoimmune hyperthyroidism cannot be cured however, because the problem is not the thyroid, but the antibodies that are stimulating the thyroid to overproduce. Ablating or removing the thyroid removes the excess hormones, but not the antibodies which may also attack other areas of the body including bones, brain, skin, eyes, etc. This type of hyperthyroidism is treated, not cured.


Is Restlessness is a symptom of hyperthyroidism?

For a thyroid patient diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, insomnia or restlessness can be a common symptom. Hyperthyroidism can also cause anxiety, irritability, as well as a faster resting heart rate. Talk with your doctor(s) if you continue to experience these symptoms while being treated for this condition.


How is bladder infection treated by doctors?

Uncomplicated cystitis is treated with antibiotics.


Do you have to be treated by the doctor to get a doctors note?

yes.


What is a disorder caused by hyperthyroidism?

Hyperthyroidism is a symptom, not a disease. The symptom is a result of a disease or disorder which may cause other related symptoms, not the other way around. The symptom of hyperthyroidism may cause additional symptoms such as tachycardia, however it does not cause another disorder. When the hyperthyroid symptoms are treated, the additional symptoms typically disappear.


What illness do British doctors treat most often?

the most common illness treated by british doctors is repetative straining of the arm . the most common illness treated by british doctors is repetative straining of the arm .


How much did it cost to get treated by doctors during the industrial revolution?

It costed about £100 just to get treated by a doctor


Who treated the sick in Ancient Greece?

Doctors, Hippocrates and Asclepius


What part of speech is hyperthyroidism?

Hyperthyroidism is a noun.


What are some symptoms of Hyperthyroidism?

Hyperthyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland produces an excess of thyroid hormones. Common symptoms include weight loss, increased appetite, sweating, tremors, nervousness, and palpitations. Patients may also experience heat intolerance, fatigue, muscle weakness, and changes in menstrual patterns. It is important to seek medical advice for proper diagnosis and management of hyperthyroidism.