The disease is cured 90 percent of the time with surgical treatment. Recurrence usually is treated with anti-thyroid or iodine. Your sister may need further surgery. There is nothing she can do to prevent recurrence of her symptoms. It is important that your sister continue to see her physician and follow the prescribed treatment plan.
Hyperthyroidism can lead to heart failure if untreated.
Growth hormone therapy Please explain the relationship between TSH, T3 and T4. Although easy to measure, the test results must be interpreted in relation to your individual diagnosis. Since hypothyroidism can develop during treatment with growth hormone, your doctor will want to monitor these tests. The TSH level helps to differentiate pituitary from thyroid dysfunction. A decreased T4 and a normal or elevated TSH level can indicate a thyroid disorder.