How do they treat Graves Disease – is it the same as the treatment of Hyperthyroidism?
There are several ways to treat hyperthyroidism. There are medicines, methimazole and propylthiouracil, that prevent the synthesis or block the effects of thyroid hormone on the body. When dosed correctly, they can make you have a more “normal” thyroid level. The definitive therapy is removal or destruction of part or all of the thyroid gland, because the medications above can affect your immune system. Surgical removal or radiation to the thyroid will destroy the gland and stop the problem, but you will have to take thyroid replacement for the rest of your life. I know this sounds like an extreme measure, but hyperthyroidism is a dangerous condition to have for a long time and it is much safer to go this route in most cases. Best of luck.
