Treatment options for thyroid disease
In managing hyperthyroidism, doctors commonly prescribe medications to regulate thyroid hormone production or release. Treating the underlying cause, such as removing nodules, may also be considered. However, many patients experience hypothyroidism. In such cases, synthetic thyroxine tablets containing levothyroxine are prescribed to address hormone deficiency, often requiring long-term therapy. Some patients may need to take these tablets indefinitely. In instances of latent or silent hypothyro