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Is radioactive iodine advisable to swollen (neck) hyperthyroidism?

April 26, 2017advisable Conditions diseases Health Hyperthyroidism Iodine neck radioactive swollen

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Is radioactive iodine advisable to swollen (neck) hyperthyroidism?

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Radioactive Iodine is usually considered the first preference in the US for treating hyperthyroidism because of its relative safety and efficacy unless there are contraindications like pregnancy and breast feeding. Other treatment options are antithyroid drugs and surgery.