Graves Disease Treatment in India
About Graves Disease
Key Highlights
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Offers multiple, personalized treatment pathways (medication, radiation, surgery).Effectively controls the overproduction of thyroid hormones to relieve debilitating symptoms.Managed by a specialist (endocrinologist) with deep expertise in hormonal disorders.Aims to achieve long-term remission or a permanent cure, depending on the chosen treatment.Comprehensive care includes monitoring and management of associated conditions like Graves' eye disease.
Who is this surgery for?
- Confirmed diagnosis of hyperthyroidism with elevated thyroid hormone levels (T3, T4) and low TSH.
- Presence of symptoms such as unexplained weight loss, rapid or irregular heartbeat, anxiety, tremors, heat intolerance, and fatigue.
- Detection of a diffusely enlarged thyroid gland (goiter).
- Positive tests for Thyroid-Stimulating Immunoglobulins (TSI), the antibodies specific to Graves' disease.
- Development or presence of Graves' ophthalmopathy (eye bulging, irritation, double vision).
- Inadequate response to or intolerance of initial anti-thyroid medication therapy.
How to prepare
- Undergo comprehensive blood tests to confirm thyroid hormone levels and antibody presence.
- Complete a thyroid uptake scan or ultrasound if ordered by the endocrinologist.
- For radioactive iodine therapy: follow a low-iodine diet for 1-2 weeks prior and discuss pregnancy/breastfeeding status.
- For thyroidectomy surgery: undergo pre-operative cardiac and general health assessments, and may need to achieve a euthyroid (normal hormone) state with medications first.
- Discontinue certain supplements and medications as advised, especially those affecting thyroid function or blood clotting.
- Discuss all current health conditions and medications thoroughly with the endocrinologist.
Risks & possible complications
- Medication (Thionamides): Potential for side effects like rash, joint pain, liver inflammation, and rarely, agranulocytosis (low white blood cell count).
- Radioactive Iodine (RAI): May worsen Graves' eye disease; leads to permanent hypothyroidism requiring lifelong thyroid hormone replacement.
- Thyroidectomy Surgery: Risks include damage to vocal cords (hoarseness), parathyroid glands (leading to low calcium), bleeding, infection, and scarring.
- Common to all treatments: Possibility of disease recurrence or progression to hypothyroidism, requiring ongoing monitoring.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Medication: Regular blood test monitoring every 4-8 weeks initially to adjust dosage; symptoms improve over several weeks.
- Radioactive Iodine: Avoid close contact with pregnant women and children for several days post-treatment; hormone levels normalize over 6-18 weeks.
- Thyroidectomy: Hospital stay of 1-2 days; manage surgical pain, monitor for signs of bleeding or low calcium; follow-up to check incision and hormone levels.
- Long-term: Most patients eventually require lifelong thyroid hormone replacement therapy (levothyroxine) and periodic blood tests to ensure proper dosage.
- Regular follow-up with the endocrinologist is crucial to manage hormone levels and monitor for eye disease progression.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
2 weeks to 6 months
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering graves disease in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with endocrinology departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
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The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
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Endocrinologists for Graves Disease
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