Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Are Radiation Pills Harmful And Contagious?

hello, my question is ....my coworker is taking radiation pills for her thyroid,is it safe to be around her if im planning to become pregnant?... i was pregnant back in nov.but suffered a misscarriage,,,,we work together and of course use the same restroom....would that be part of the blame of my misscarriage or not???should i transfer job(same company,different place) dont now what to do????:-(
posted on Sat, 26 Apr 2014
Twitter Tue, 5 Apr 2016 Answered on
Twitter Tue, 5 Apr 2016 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Endocrinologist,  's  Response
Hello,
I can understand your concerns and I am trying to give some more information regarding radioactive iodine.
The radioactive pills have different dosages depending on the pathology why it is given. The largest dose is 200 mci and is given after a diagnose of thyroid cancer.
You didn't mention the dose and how many pills did your colleague take but I can say that the radiating effect of the largest dose is about 7 days.
So even if your colleague has taken the largest dose of radioactive iodine the risk of exposure is 7 days.
Hope the information will help.

Kind regards,
Dr.M.Guni
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more information on hormonal imbalance symptoms or unmanaged diabetes with other comorbid conditions, get back to us & Consult with an Endocrinologist. Click here to book an appointment.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Ionizing radiation


Loading Online Doctors....
Are Radiation Pills Harmful And Contagious?

Hello, I can understand your concerns and I am trying to give some more information regarding radioactive iodine. The radioactive pills have different dosages depending on the pathology why it is given. The largest dose is 200 mci and is given after a diagnose of thyroid cancer. You didn t mention the dose and how many pills did your colleague take but I can say that the radiating effect of the largest dose is about 7 days. So even if your colleague has taken the largest dose of radioactive iodine the risk of exposure is 7 days. Hope the information will help. Kind regards, Dr.M.Guni