Thyroid Problems

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Hyperthyroidism

People with hyperthyroidism run an increased risk of osteoporosis or “thinning bones.” So people with this problem need to get enough calcium and vitamin D to help maintain bone health. Ask your healthcare professional how much vitamin D and calcium you should be getting daily.

If you have Graves' ophthalmopathy (bulging eyes), the following can help soothe your eyes:

  • Wearing sunglasses
  • Putting cool, wet compress over your eyes
  • Using lubricating eye drops can help soothe your eyes

Thyroid Nodules

If you were diagnosed with thyroid nodules and had these drained but the nodules then returned, they may need to be removed. Your healthcare professional needs to know if you discover new nodules.

Thyroid Cancer

After getting treatment for thyroid cancer, you need many years of monitoring for a return of the disease. Your healthcare professional will decide which tests to use and how often they are needed, based on the tumors you had.

 

Last Updated December 2022

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