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What is the cost of radioactive iodine treatment for hyperthyroidism in the Philippines?
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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.
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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
Can you smoke while on radioactive iodine treatment?
no
When do you take potassium iodide?
Examples:- when a contamination with radioactive iodine-131 is possible- to treat hyperthyroidism- as food additive to balance the iodine content of the organism
What radioactive element is used in the treatment of goiter?
iodine
How soon does radiation treatment take effect for hyperthyroidism?
Radiation treatment for hyperthyroidism is meant to take effect gradually. According to ThyroidAwareness.com, "The radioactive iodine is given by mouth, usually in capsule form, and is quickly absorbed from the bowel. It then enters the thyroid cells from the bloodstream and gradually destroys them. Maximal benefit is usually noted within three to six months."
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.
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.
What is treatment for hyperthyroidism?
Intake foods that are high in iodine such as white onions, vegetables and root vegetables such as potatoes, asparagus, etc. (Iodine content of vegetables, fruits and cereals depends upon the iodine content of the soil).
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
How much is radioactive iodine treatment in Cebu Doctors Hospital?
It would depend on the prescribed dosage or mCi.
