HEAD NECK
THYROID GLAND
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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: -Hashimoto’s thyroiditis has no definite cure. However, if you’re diagnosed with it, there are several treatment options that can help balance your thyroid hormone levels and manage the condition. These include conservative treatment, synthetic thyroid hormone (T4) medication, and thyroid gland surgery.
Detailed explanation-3: -Treatment for hypothyroidism usually includes taking the thyroid hormone medicine levothyroxine (Levo-T, Synthroid, others) every day. This medicine is taken by mouth. It returns hormone levels to a healthy range, eliminating symptoms of hypothyroidism.