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What are the treatments for hyperthyroidism?
Author: Jade Ann PatersonAnswer:
The primary treatment goals are to inhibit production of thyroid hormones and lessen the severity of symptoms *Medication: Anti-thyroid Drugs (Thionamides) Carbimazole Propylthiouracil (PTU) *Non-selective Beta Blockers as an adjunct Propanolol *Radioiodine Therapy: Involves drinking a solution containing radioactive iodine that over time destroys the thyroid cells *Surgery: Partial or full thyroidectomy
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