Management of hyper and hypo thyroid conditions

Journal Article · Mon Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1982 · Postgrad. Med.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5403476

Locke, W

In hyperthyroidism, the primary objective of therapy is to reduce secretion of thyroid hormone, which can be accomplished in various ways. The stimulus to hypersecretion can be removed in some causes of hyperthyroidism; in others, hormone synthesis and release can be inhibited by drugs such as thioamides, adrenergic blocking agents, or possibly lithium or glucocorticoids. Radioactive iodine is indicated for primary therapy of uncomplicated hyperthyroidism due to Graves' disease in persons over 30 years of age (myxedema may be a complication) and for treatment of autonomous thyroid adenoma in patients who are not suitable candidates for surgery. Surgical ablation is preferred for some causes of hyperthyroidism but may induce postoperative hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism due to thyroid failure usually presents few therapeutic difficulties and can be managed simply by long-term hormone replacement. Before hormone replacement is prescribed for secondary or tertiary hypothyroidism, the other pituitary functions should be assessed.

• Research Organization: Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans, LA
• OSTI ID: 5403476
• Journal Information: Postgrad. Med.; (United States), Vol. 71:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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SECRETION
THYROID
THYROID HORMONES
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PREGNANES
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