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Treatment Options Available at RushCare Hospital
Treatment is individualized based on thyroid type, severity, age, and overall health.
Hypothyroidism
Levothyroxine replacement therapy to restore normal hormone levels.
Dosing adjusted to TSH results and symptoms.
Lifelong treatment with annual monitoring ensures effective hormone stabilization.
Hyperthyroidism
Antithyroid medications like methimazole or PTU to inhibit hormone production.
Radioactive iodine ablation therapy to destroy overactive tissue.
Beta-blockers to control pulse, tremors, or anxiety.
Surgery (thyroidectomy) for large goiters, nodules with suspicion of malignancy, or pregnancy.
Thyroid Nodules and Cancer
Benign nodules are monitored for changes via ultrasound.
Malignant or suspicious nodules may be surgically removed (lobectomy or total thyroidectomy), often followed up with radioactive iodine therapy and lifelong hormone replacement.
Goitre Management
Iodine supplements for deficiency-related enlargement.
Observation, medications, or surgery depending on size and symptomatology.
Pregnancy and Thyroid
Free from postpartum postpartum thyroiditis. Maintaining a healthy thyroid environment during pregnancy is critical for both mother and baby, which is why we treat expectant patients with tailored care.
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