I have been diagnosed with high uptake diffuse goiter, what is? What treatment should I follow?

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  • Dr. Doctuo

    It probably means that you have hyperthyroidism by Graves' disease or autoimmune hyperthyroidism. Overproduction is secondary to the activation of all the thyroid is caused by antibodies that "mimic" the TSH and are able to exert the same effect thyroid hormones. Initially, the treatment will consist of medications such as methimazole or carbimazole to control hormone overproduction, plus other drugs such as beta blockers and corticosteroids if necessary, and that the box can be controlled to achieve remission. If not achieved, is short-lived or outbreaks are followed, the symptoms are excessive ... A final solution, as radioiodine ablation or surgery may be necessary

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