Treatment of thyrotoxicosis

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Abstract
Uncomplicated thyrotoxicosis can be treated by completely blocking production of the patient''s own hormone with full drug dosage and, once this has been achieved, gradually administering thyroid to full replacement dosage while continuing administration of the blocking agent. After about 6 months, the blocking agent may be withdrawn to see if remission has occurred. This procedure can be carried out with minimal risk and with complete comfort to the patient once the initial thyrotoxicosis is controlled. Furthermore, any skilled clinician could carry it out without resort to any of the elaborate diagnostic procedures. Whether or not continued administration of full replacement doses of thyroid hormone lessens the likelihood of future relapse, time will tell.