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Hypothyroidism : Treatments

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Hypothyroidism
The purpose of treatment is to replace the thyroid hormone that is lacking. Levothyroxine is the most commonly used medication. Doctors will prescribe the lowest dose that effectively relieves symptoms and brings the TSH level to a normal range. I...
Source:ADAM
Date:April 29, 2009
Hypothyroidism
Alternative treatments are aimed primarily at strengthening the thyroid gland and will not eliminate the need for thyroid hormone medications. They include nutritional therapy, herbal therapy, and exercise .
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Hypothyroidism
Natural or synthetic thyroid hormones are used to restore normal (euthyroid) thyroid hormone levels. Synthetic hormones are more effective than natural substances, but it may take several months to determine the correct dosage. Patients start to f...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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