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• Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) - Treatment

  Read about the treatments for an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). The 3 main treatments are medicine, radioiodine treatment and surgery.

• Levothyroxine: a medicine for an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)

  NHS medicines information on levothyroxine, including what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

• About carbimazole

  NHS medicines information on carbimazole – what it's used for and key facts.

• About azathioprine

  NHS medicines information on azathioprine – what it's used for and key facts.

• Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)

  Find out about overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), including what the symptoms are, when to see a GP, how it's treated and why it happens.

• Treatment for thyroid cancer

  Find out about the treatments for thyroid cancer, including surgery, hormone therapy, radioactive iodine treatment, targeted medicines and radiotherapy.

• Underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)

  Find out about an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), including the symptoms, treatments, possible complications and where to find support.

• Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) - Diagnosis

  Find out how an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) is diagnosed. A thyroid function blood test is the main method. Other blood tests and a scan may also be needed.

• Iodine

  Find out about iodine, including what it does, how much you need, and how to make sure you get enough.

• Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility while taking carbimazole

  NHS medicines information on carbimazole and whether you can take it while pregnant or breastfeeding.