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How much is radioactive iodine treatment in Cebu Doctors Hospital?
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∙ 15y ago
It would depend on the prescribed dosage or mCi.
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Can you smoke while on radioactive iodine treatment?
no
What is the cost of radioactive iodine treatment for hyperthyroidism in the Philippines?
The cost of such treatment varies depending on your personal health needs and your health insurance policy, as well as the policy of the physician or hospital administering the treatment.
What radioactive element is used in the treatment of goiter?
iodine
A what treatment is the oral administration of radioactive iodine to destroy thyroid cells?
Addison's disease is treated using the oral administration of radioactive iodine to destroy thyroid cells.
What is iodone-131?
Iodine-131 (not iodone) is a radioactive isotope of iodine: this isotope has important applications in the treatment of thyroid diseases.
What is the treatment for diffuse thyroid disease?
Radioactive iodine is a treatment option used for those with hyperthyroidism and the thyroid autoimmune condition Graves' disease. Radioactive iodine treatment can also be used for those dealing with thyroid cancer. It is given orally, usually in a capsule form, and absorbed in the bloodstream. It then enters the thyroid gland and gradually destroys the thyroid cells, which will cause the thyroid to become hypothyroid.Related Article: Radioactive Iodine Treatment and Hyperthyroidism
How long does radioactive iodine stay in the body after a radioactive iodine thyroid treatment?
i think around 2 weeks but its safe to stay at an arms length after the firt 5-7 days but not with children probably
What are the effects on dishes and other items touched by patient following radioactive iodine treatment of thyroid?
Following radioactive iodine (RAI) treatment the Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc. says to, "Use separate eating utensils or disposable eating utensils. Wash eating utensils separately for one week. Do not prepare food for others."Related Website: ThyCA - Radioactive Iodine
Is Iodine a non-radioactive metal?
No: Iodine is not a metal at all, but a nonmetal. It is not necessarily radioactive, but has some radioactive isotopes.
Is there a cure for nuclear radiation?
We do not have medications or treatment that can cure the damage caused by radiation. There are things we can do, however, to limit the destruction caused by radioactive substances a person has been exposed to. We cam limit the damage done to a person who has been exposed to certain radioactive substances, such as radioactive iodine, by providing non-radioactive alternatives to the body to take up. This is what iodine tablets are for. Given enough safe iodine, the body will take up little of the iodine that is radioactive, and will eliminate it. We can treat radiation sickness, but this does not treat the underlying radioactivity. There are ways of removing certain radioactive substances from the body.
What is iodine-131?
Iodine-131 is a radioactive isotope of the element iodine.
Where does Radioactive iodine concentrates?
Iodine (regardless of whether it is radioactive or not) tends to concentrate in the thyroid gland. Radioactive iodine can thus lead to thyroid cancer if left unchecked. Fortunately you can generally flush out the radioactive iodine with normal "cold" iodine. We tend to get much of our iodine from salt which is "iodised". Interestingly in some cases when a patient has an overactive thyroid, or indeed in thryoid cancer patients, the thyroid can be chemically ablated by the use of radioactive iodine since it concentrates there naturally.
