Hypothyroidism Treatment
Hypothyroidism is easy to treat. Your doctor will prescribe a type of thyroid replacement hormone for you to take each day. The purpose of treatment is to replace the absent thyroid hormone and alleviate symptoms. Hypothyroidism is generally treated with prescription thyroid hormone replacement medication. There are a few types of these medications including Synthroid (levothyroxine) which contains T4 and its generic counterpart. The majority of patients are well controlled with levothyroxine. However, some patients may require the "natural" thyroid medication that is derived from dry (dessicated) pig (porcine) thyroid gland containing both T4 and T3. You should follow your doctor's instructions carefully for taking the medication. Your symptoms may start to improve within the first week with medication. Symptoms usually disappear within a few months. People that are in poor health and older adults may take longer for symptoms to go away. If your thyroid gland was surgically removed, you will need to receive thyroid replacement medication for the rest of your life. People that received radiation therapy or have Hashimoto's Disease may also need to take medication for the rest of their lives. In some cases of thyroid dysfunction the thyroid gland function returns on its own. This can happen in instances of hypothyroidism caused by Hashimoto's disease, serious illnesses, infection, and medications. Once you begin taking prescription thyroid replacement medication, regular doctor visits are required for blood tests to make sure that you receive the correct dose of medication. Doses may need to change over time because of a variety of reasons, including weight changes, underlying disease or conditions, and change in thyroid gland function. Most people that take prescription thyroid replacement medication need to be monitored for the rest of their lives. Surgery may be necessary to treat gland enlargement or Hashimoto's disease. Surgery may be used to treat people that do not respond well to medications. Surgery to remove the thyroid gland is called thyroidectomy. Depending on the situation, part of or the entire gland may be removed. After thyroidectomy, you may need to take medication for the rest of your life. Hypothyroidism Treatment from SecondOpinions.com (Bariatric Surgery, Endocrinology, ENT, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Nutrition, General Surgery, Weight Management, Sexual Medicine)Secondopinions.com provides medical second opinions and consultation services in all areas of medicine, including radiology. Getting a second opinion for Hypothyroidism treatment is now at your finger tips due to our patent pending cloud technology. We've made it possible for anyone to receive a Hypothyroidism second opinion in the privacy of their home or office. Our medical specialists are available 24/7/365 to provide you with a second opinion regarding your Hypothyroidism treatment and whether or not you need this treatment. Our goal is to help patients avoid unnecessary surgeries and procedures whenever possible. If you were recommended by your physician to undergo a Hypothyroidism and are not sure what to do, our expert physicians are here to help you obtain a proper diagnosis. At SecondOpinions.com, our board certified specialists are available in every medical specialty. Orthopedic doctors are standing by to re-evaluate your tests and images, if available, and to be certain that you have the most accurate diagnosis regarding a Hypothyroidism treatment. Studies have shown that obtaining second opinions prevent patients from undergoing unnecessary surgeries and procedures and they also give you the peace of mind that your medical diagnosis and treatment plan are correct. Because Peace of Mind is Priceless... Hypothyroidism second opinion can give you the reassurance and peace of mind that you have the latest, up-to-date diagnosis and best treatment option. In addition, second opinions have undoubtedly saved many lives! Order your consultation from SecondOpinions.com now! It is critical to get a second opinion:
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