A thyroid disease can manifest as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. So whichever form of thyroid disease you’re diagnosed with, your doctor will determine the exact treatment you need for an effective management of the condition.
The treatment approach to treat each kind is as follows:
Hypothyroidism is treated with medication that boosts thyroid hormone production.
Hyperthyroidism requires multiple treatments, including a careful drug therapy to block excess hormone production, radiotherapy to disable the gland, and sometimes thyroid surgery.