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What chemical treates hyperthyroid disorders?
The most common treatment for hyperthyroidism is antithyroid medication, such as methimazole or propylthiouracil, which work by reducing the production of thyroid hormones. Radioactive iodine therapy and surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid gland are also options for treating hyperthyroid disorders.
What is used to treat some hyperthyroid conditions to destroy tissue of the thyroid gland?
Radioactive 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 body organ is most likely harmed by explosure to radioactive iodine?
The thyroid gland is most likely harmed by exposure to radioactive iodine. Radioactive iodine can be absorbed by the thyroid gland, leading to an increased risk of developing thyroid cancer or other thyroid disorders.
Why is radioactive iodine dangerous?
Radioactive iodine is dangerous because it can be easily absorbed by the thyroid gland, causing damage to the cells and potentially leading to the development of thyroid cancer. Exposure to high levels of radioactive iodine can also increase the risk of various other health issues such as thyroid disorders and genetic mutations.
Is iodine-127 radioactive?
No, iodine-127 is not radioactive. It is a stable isotope of iodine, which means it does not undergo radioactive decay and does not emit harmful radiation.
What happens if a healthy person is exposed when spouse is treated with Radioactive Iodine for thyroid cancer?
The healthy spouse may suffer symptoms of and need to be treated for hypOthyroidism.
Why did George HW Bush have to keep away from his family for several days?
He was being treated with radioactive iodine for Graves' disease.
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.
What is iodine-131?
Iodine-131 is a radioactive isotope of the element iodine.
Is cabbage good for hyperthyroid?
Cabbage is a goitrogenic food - it helps reduce the amount of iodine the thyroid is able to convert to thyroid hormone. As such, it can be helpful for hyperthyroid patients who are able to consume it.
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.
