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How do I decide what treatment option to pursue; none of the options sounds perfect?

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How do I decide what treatment option to pursue; none of the options sounds perfect?

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The choice of surgery versus medications versus radioactive iodine is an individual one, and may be influenced by the size of the thyroid and severity of the hyperthyroidism, patient and physician preferences, and co-existing medical conditions. Both radioactive iodine and surgery are associated with higher rates of definitive treatment, due to their destruction and removal of thyroid tissue.