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What is the treatment for in homogeneous thyroid gland?
Answer... An inhomogeneitous thyroid in a thyroid whose tissue is not the same throughout... This could mean it's cystic or even cancerous. Needs definitive diagnostic evaluation and treatment based on the findings... (surgery, radiation, etc)...
What is the treatment for thyroid cancer?
Treatment depends on the type of cancer and its stage. Four types of treatment are used: surgical removal, radiation therapy, hormone therapy and chemotherapy.
What is the administration of radioactive iodine to destroy thyroid cells?
Radioactive iodine treatment involves ingesting a radioactive form of iodine that is absorbed by the thyroid gland. The radiation emitted by the iodine destroys thyroid cells, which can be beneficial for treating conditions such as hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer. It is a common and effective treatment option with low risks and side effects.
Can I bring my child near someone who has just undergone radiation therapy?
It depends on the type of therapy. If it was a 'beam' treatment, then yes, once the therapy is over there is no residual radiation. However, if it was by injection, such as Radioactive Iodine for a thyroid treatment, then NO, there is residual radioactivity for some time after the treatment.
What are the main uses of iodine 131?
Iodine-131 is used in nuclear medicine for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. It is commonly used in the treatment of thyroid disorders, such as hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer, by delivering targeted radiation to the thyroid tissue. Additionally, it is used in diagnostic procedures to assess thyroid function and detect thyroid nodules or tumors.
What happens when Iodine-131 is overdosed by being injested instead of by being injected?
When iodine-131 is ingested, it gets absorbed in the body and concentrates in the thyroid gland, where it emits radiation. An overdose can lead to acute radiation sickness, damage to the thyroid gland, and an increased risk of developing thyroid cancer. Treatment may involve administering medications to block the uptake of radioactive iodine and monitoring thyroid function closely.
What are the treatments for tyroid cancer?
Thyroid treatment would depend on the stage of the cancer. Options include, surgery, radiactive iodine, chemotherapy, hormone therapy and radiation therapy.
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
What is the downside of undergoing Radioactive Iodine Therapy for treatment of Grave's Disease?
Radioactive iodine therapy was invented as the original treatment for problems with the Thyroid The radioactive iodine is carried into the thyroid and the radiation kills the tissues of the thyroid. It is a very safe treatment that has a very long history of use.The treatment relies on the tissues of the thyroid absorbing the iodine so that the radiation can kill the tissues. Unfortunately a diseased thyroid may have parts of itself that are not functioning properly and will not absorb the radioactive iodine. This will cause parts of the thyroid to die as intended and parts of it may continue to partially function and produce hormone.When the thyroid continues to partially produce hormone it becomes very difficult if not impossible to effectively regulate hormone levels by taking a pill which can lead to years of suffering and issues involving either hormone levels that are too high or too low.Surgical removal of the Thyroid gland is a much more effective treatment that ensures that there is no tissue remaining that can cause lingering issues with thyroid levels. The surgery leaves a small scar across the front of the neck just above the collar bones. Post surgical depression (which is common with most surgeries) coupled with falling thyroid levels makes recovery from thyroid surgery difficult emotionally. But after about 6 months you should recover emotionally.The benefit to surgical removal is that it is much easier to regulate the level of thyroid hormone. Since Thyroid hormone effects many things in the human body including emotional state i believe that surgical removal is more effective than treatment with radioactive iodine.
What are the treatment of euthyroid?
The treatment is to find the underlying condition and treat it. Treatment with thyroid hormone replacement is not appropriate. When the underlying disorder is treated, results of thyroid tests normalize.
Can thyroid patient undergo dental treatment?
Yes, tell your dentist you are taking thyroid.
Is Radiation therapy a local treatment?
Radiation therapy is a local treatment
