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Does radio iodine ablation treatment for hyperthyroidism cause cancer?

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Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

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iCliniq medical review team

Published At January 19, 2018
Reviewed AtDecember 28, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My father had hyperthyroidism six years ago and he underwent radioiodine ablation and now taking thyroxine 100 mg tablet. Now, I want to know whether this treatment causes cancer? Whether it completely destroys the gland or little bit of hormone is secreted or not? Is there any possible way to stimulate the gland again by natural methods? Food items to be avoided after this treatment?

Answered by Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I just read your query about your father. Let me answer each one of your questions one by one.

1)No, this treatment does not cause cancer.

2) Yes, it completely destructs the gland and that is the main objective here. There is hardly any hormone secreted.

3) No, there no possibility to stimulate the gland again by natural methods.

4) No food items need to be avoided after this treatment.

Just live a normal life.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Shaikh Sadaf
Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Endocrinology

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