Administration of thyroxine in treated Graves' disease. (Tips from Other Journals)

From: American Family Physician | Date: September 1, 1991 | Copyright information

Hyperthyroidism in patients with Graves' disease is believed to result from the production of autoantibodies that bind and overstimulate thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) receptors. While antithyroid medication, surgery and radioactive iodine are all effective in the treatment of hyperthyroidism caused by Graves' disease, each method has significant limitations or possible side effects. Antithyroid drugs, such as propylthiouracil or methimazole, induce remission, but recurrence is common after discontinuation of therapy. Radioactive-iodine therapy or thyroidectomy usually ...

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