Radioisotopes are chemical elements that play an essential role in medical diagnostic procedures. When used in combination with imaging devices, they can be used to study various dynamic processes that take place within the body and to detect diseases. They are also used as a less invasive treatment option. The most commonly used radioisotopes are technetium-99, iodine-131, and molybdenum-99.
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My sister has Grave's disease. What is the best treatment?
Query: Hello doctor, My sister is 32 years. After her second delivery, she got the problem of diffuse toxic goiter what is called Graves' disease. She is on medication for the last six years. She is on Carbimazole. But, it is not effective as when she stopped taking the medicine she suffers again from the ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Graves' disease treatment options are the following. Medical therapy with drugs that she is already taking. The relapse rate is very high. Radioiodine therapy which is the safest and easiest with least side effects. It does not cause infertility. Surgery - as you... Read Full »
Can DMSA be available in oral form?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife and I have high arsenic levels, greater than 10. Probably due to water. We are changing the RO filter on our water purifier. What could be alternative causes? The best treatment is reportedly DMSA. It is available in injectable form. Can you tell me if it is available in oral f... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. For arsenic poisoning, chelation DMSA (Dimercaptosuccinic acid) drug used that is available as Succimer or Chemet brand name. It mainly occurs because of arsenic consumption through groundwater, industries, glass industry, pesticide exposure, etc. In hair and nail, i... Read Full »
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