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How To Prevent Recurrence Of Graves Disease With Hyperthyroidism?
I had Graves Disease with hyperthyroidism for almost 3 years now I'm am in remission of the graves and hyperthyroidism. its been about almost 2 years now my remission, what are my odds of me coming back, and what can bring it on. what sign will I have if it returns. and what are my chances of surviving it again. if I get it back will it be as worst as before. what can I do to prevent it from coming back.
Mon, 3 Feb 2014
Hi, thank you for posting.
Well, there is the possibility of the recurrence of this disease and you can prevent it.
The symptoms of this disease are:
-Weight loss, and increased appetite.
-Sweating.
-Tachicardia.
-Weakness.
-Anxiety.
-Muscle ache.
When Grave disease recurrences you will notice exoftalmia(swollen eyes).
To control the syndrome's status you need Scintigraphy test, to see the condition of thyroid. You should also check T3 and T4 hormonal level.
The result will determine the dosage and the period of using Propylthiouracil that you'll have to use in case of recurrence.
If this treatment fail, then you'll need a surgical procedure of thyroid.
*Contact your endocrinologist.
All the best.
Dr. Behar.
Well, there is the possibility of the recurrence of this disease and you can prevent it.
The symptoms of this disease are:
-Weight loss, and increased appetite.
-Sweating.
-Tachicardia.
-Weakness.
-Anxiety.
-Muscle ache.
When Grave disease recurrences you will notice exoftalmia(swollen eyes).
To control the syndrome's status you need Scintigraphy test, to see the condition of thyroid. You should also check T3 and T4 hormonal level.
The result will determine the dosage and the period of using Propylthiouracil that you'll have to use in case of recurrence.
If this treatment fail, then you'll need a surgical procedure of thyroid.
*Contact your endocrinologist.
All the best.
Dr. Behar.
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