वैश्विक स्तर पर, प्राथमिक और बाह्य रोगी (आउट पेशेंट) स्वास्थ्य देखभाल केंद्रों में 10 में से 4 रोगियों को दवा से जुड़ी गलतियों के कारण नुकसान होता है। इस नुकसान में से 80% तक को रोका जा सकता है। सबसे हानिकारक त्रुटियों का संबंध निदान, नुस्खे (प्रिस्क्रिप्शन) और दवाओं के उपयोग से हैं। इस लेख में जानें कि रोगियों और उनके देखभाल करने वालों को घर में दवा की त्रुटियों से बचने के लिए क्या करना चाहिए।
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Treatment of Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is usually treated with:
Medicines commonly include Beta-blockers or Antithyroid pills.
Radioiodine Therapy is an effective method that uses radioactive iodine -131 to destroy the cells in the gland. Can be taken in the form of capsules or liquid.
Thyroid surgery to remove part of the thyroid gland is less commonly done. Is done only when medications are ineffective or not optional such as people with large goiters or pregnant women.
Note:…
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