Hormone Issues: Treatments
Hypothyroidism - When To Call a Doctor
09/05/06, HealthwiseCall or other emergency services immediately if you or a person you know has hypothyroidism and has signs of myxedema coma, such as:
Thyroid Nodules - When To Call a Doctor
04/12/07, HealthwiseCall your doctor if you have any of these signs of thyroid nodules:
Hypothyroidism - Home Treatment
09/05/06, HealthwiseIf you have hypothyroidism, see your health professional every 6 to 12 months so your condition can be closely monitored and your treatment adjusted, if necessary.
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Hypothyroidism - Medications
09/05/06, HealthwiseThyroid hormone medicine is the only effective way to treat hypothyroidism. In most cases, thyroid hormone medicine:
Hyperthyroidism - When To Call a Doctor
12/20/05, HealthwiseThe most serious problem associated with hyperthyroidism is a life-threatening condition called thyroid storm.
Thyroid Nodules - Medications
04/12/07, HealthwiseSometimes doctors treat thyroid nodules with thyroid-stimulating hormone suppression therapy (levothyroxine) to stop the body from making thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and prevent growth in the thyroid gland. Your doctor may r
Addison's Disease - Home Treatment
03/23/06, HealthwiseAddison's disease develops when the adrenal glands, located above the kidneys, are not able to produce enough of the hormones cortisol and aldosterone. Home treatment is very important. If you have Addison's disease:
Cushing's Syndrome - Home Treatment
06/05/06, HealthwiseHome treatment for Cushing's syndrome consists of lifestyle changes to prevent weight gain, strengthen muscles and bones, and prevent complications.
Adrenocortical Carcinoma: Treatment - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]
07/21/05, HealthwiseWhat is cancer of the adrenal cortex?
Radioactive iodine
04/12/07, HealthwiseRadioactive iodine, given in a liquid form, is absorbed and concentrated by the thyroid gland. The treatment destroys thyroid tissue but does not harm other tissue in the body.
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