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Why do I have hypothyroidism after I take iodine water and check it regularly
Dr. Jesse Nelson
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2025-05-15 05:10:39
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Because iodine 131 therapy is mainly used to treat hyperthyroidism, iodine 131 has radioactive effect will destroy thyroid follicles in human body, thus causing thyroid function decline, thyroid hormone secretion deficiency, hypothyroidism, it is recommended that patients use levothyroxine sodium tablets to improve symptoms.
