May 4, 2012

Medical Edge: There Are Numerous Treatment Options for Hyperthyroidism

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Endocrinoloty, Mayo Clinic, DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 19-year-old son has hyperthyroidism due to toxic thyroid nodules. He's very thin and has a high resting heart rate. He's been asked to go on methimazole (Tapazole) until he has a thyroidectomy, but he is concerned about side effects. Is it safe? Are there options rather than surgery? What are the risks of doing nothing for now?

 

Chicago Tribune by Bryan McIver

Tags: Chicago Tribune, Endocrinology / Diabetes, hyperthyroidism, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Tapazole

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