Duration of antithyroid drug treatment may predict weight gain after radioactive iodine therapy in patients with Graves’ disease

Duration of antithyroid drug treatment may predict weight gain after radioactive iodine therapy in patients with Graves’ disease

Background: Weight gain post-radioiodine (RAI) treatment is observed in patients with hyperthyroid Graves’ disease. Previous studies, mostly in Caucasian patients, demonstrated excessive weight gain averaging 5–7 kg from initial presentation. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the extent an...

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Main Authors: Thewjitcharoen Yotsapon, Chatchomchuan Waralee, Prasatkaew Hussamon, Srichomchey Panita, Butadej Siriwan, Nakasatien Soontaree, Wanothayaroj Ekgaluck, Rajatanavin Rajata, Himathongkam Thep
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-05-01
Series:Heliyon
Subjects:
Graves' disease
Radioiodine (RAI) treatment
Weight changes
Thai
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844022007599

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