Is Thyroid Treatment Lifelong?
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In the general case, both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are considered to be lifelong complications, which require consistent treatment throughout one’s life.
In most cases, hypothyroidism is treated with synthetic thyroid hormone replacement therapy with levothyroxine. However, in some cases of hyperthyroidism, the condition can be permanently cured with a thyroidectomy (removal of the thyroid gland). In that case, the patient will have to take thyroid medications for the rest of their lives.
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