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Surgery
The thyroid gland
Nonspecific and specific treatment of thyrotoxicosis
THE CONTEXT
Treatment of established thyrotoxicosis combines supportive measures with specific therapy.
Role of supportive measures
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Rest and sedation
are nonspecific measures and should be used only alongside specific treatment in established thyrotoxicosis.
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Specific treatments include antithyroid drugs, surgery and radioiodine.
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