Treatments for Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

Treatment list for Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for Hashimoto's Thyroiditis includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans.

• Thyroid hormone replacement therapy - oral tablets
• See also treatment of hypothyroidism

Treatments of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis discussion: Hashimoto's Thyroiditis can usually be treated with thyroid hormone replacement. A small pill taken once a day should be able to regulate the thyroid hormone in the body to normal levels. This medication will, in most cases, need to be taken for the rest of the patient's life. When trying to determine the correct hormone dosage, you may have to return to your doctor several times for adjustments in medication. A yearly visit to your health care provider will help keep your levels normal and help maintain normal health. Be aware of the symptoms. If you note any changes or the return of symptoms, return to your doctor to see if you need to have your medication changed. ¹

Footnotes:
1. excerpt from Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: NWHIC

Last revision: May 28, 2003

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