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*Thyroid gland [[inflammation]]: For patients with thyroid gland inflammation, [[aspirin]] or [[corticosteroid]] are needed. | *Thyroid gland [[inflammation]]: For patients with thyroid gland inflammation, [[aspirin]] or [[corticosteroid]] are needed. | ||
*[[Hyperthyroidism]]: For goiters associated with hyperthyroidism, antithyroid drugs such as [[propylthiouracil]] and [[methimazole]] may need to control hormone levels. | *[[Hyperthyroidism]]: For goiters associated with hyperthyroidism, antithyroid drugs such as [[propylthiouracil]] and [[methimazole]] may need to control hormone levels. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Thyroid disease]] | [[Category:Thyroid disease]] | ||
[[Category:Malnutrition]] | [[Category:Malnutrition]] | ||
[[Category:Endocrinology]] | [[Category:Endocrinology]] | ||
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Medical Therapy
Medications along with their specific indications include :
- Iodine deficiency: For those that the goiter is due to iodine deficiency, Lugol's iodine or potassium iodine solution may be recommended.
- Hypothyroidism: If the goiter is due to underactive thyroid, treatment is thyroid hormone supplements.
- Thyroid gland inflammation: For patients with thyroid gland inflammation, aspirin or corticosteroid are needed.
- Hyperthyroidism: For goiters associated with hyperthyroidism, antithyroid drugs such as propylthiouracil and methimazole may need to control hormone levels.