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What are the treatment options discussed for Graves disease in the case study of Jasmine?
The treatment options discussed for Jasmine's Graves disease include antithyroid medication, partial or total thyroidectomy, and radiation therapy. Dr. Gilbert decided that a medical regime with the antithyroid drug Tapazole would be appropriate for her.
Dr. Gilbert explained to Jasmine and her husband that the treatment options for Graves disease consist of antithyroid medications, surgical removal of all or part of the thyroid, or radiation therapy. He specifically ordered the antithyroid drug Tapazole for Jasmine, along with eye drops to address her exophthalmos.
Key points
- Treatment options for Graves disease include antithyroid medication, surgery, and radiation therapy.
- Dr. Gilbert prescribed Tapazole as the antithyroid medication for Jasmine.
- Eye drops were also recommended for her exophthalmos.
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