ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
THYROID
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Use of medication
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No treatment
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Hypothyroidism associated with Hashimoto’s disease is treated with a synthetic hormone called levothyroxine (Levoxyl, Synthroid, others). The synthetic hormone works like the T-4 hormone naturally produced by the thyroid.
Detailed explanation-2: -There is no cure for Hashimoto’s, but replacing hormones with medication can regulate hormone levels and restore your normal metabolism. The pills are available in several different strengths. The exact dose your doctor prescribes will depend on a number of factors, including: Age.
Detailed explanation-3: -How is Hashimoto’s disease treated? If Hashimoto’s disease does progress to hypothyroidism, usual treatment is a synthetic (man-made) form of thyroid hormone called levothyroxine (Synthroid®, Tirosint®, Levoxyl®, Levothroid®, Unithroid®). This drug restores the normal function of the thyroid.