Hypothyroidism, scintigraphy or T3 – to many patients these words are nothing but pure gobbledygook. This information aims to help you better understand thyroid gland tests. Find out what “hot” and “cold” nodules are, for example, or what consequences a lack of iodine can have.
Using anti-thyroid drugs before, during or after radioiodine therapy reduces the adverse effects of the treatment, but the trade-off is a similar reduction in treatment effectiveness. more...
