Thyroid surgery, which was common in the past, is seldom used today. However, surgical removal of the thyroid gland might be appropriate in some patients if the other treatments aren't possible. What is best for you depends on many things, such as your age, other health concerns, and whether you are or soon want to be pregnant. All of these treatments are very successful, but you will need some follow-up visits to get drug dosages just right. If your thyroid sends out too much of these hormones, your heart speeds up, you often feel warm and sweaty, and you may lose weight and have trouble sleeping.
Some people notice a change in their eyes, which seem to protrude or appear to be unusually large.
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