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Hypothyroid Disease Tingling Breasts Ms
Pituitary hypothyroidism
Treatment
The purpose of treatment is to replace the deficient thyroid hormone. Levothyroxine is the most commonly used medication. The lowest effective dose that leads to normal thyroid function is used. Life-long therapy may be necessary. Medication must be continued even when symptoms disappear.
After replacement therapy has begun, report any symptoms of increased thyroid activity (hyperthyroidism), such as
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