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What does hyperthyroid disorders treated with radioactive iodine cause?
Basically, radioactive iodine is used to kill cancer cells, and thyroid tissue.
What is used to treat some hyperthyroid conditions to destroy tissue of the thyroid gland?
Radioactive iodine.
A what treatment is the oral administration of radioactive iodine to destroy thyroid cells?
Addison's disease is treated using the oral administration of radioactive iodine to destroy thyroid cells.
Can isotopes be used for human diagnosis?
Yes, isotopes are used in humans to make diagnoses of diseases. Common ones are Th, In, and Ga, and an isotope of iodine is used in treatment of hyperthyroid conditions.
What happens if a healthy person is exposed when spouse is treated with Radioactive Iodine for thyroid cancer?
The healthy spouse may suffer symptoms of and need to be treated for hypOthyroidism.
Why did George HW Bush have to keep away from his family for several days?
He was being treated with radioactive iodine for Graves' disease.
Is Iodine a non-radioactive metal?
No: Iodine is not a metal at all, but a nonmetal. It is not necessarily radioactive, but has some radioactive isotopes.
What is iodine-131?
Iodine-131 is a radioactive isotope of the element iodine.
Where does Radioactive iodine concentrates?
Iodine (regardless of whether it is radioactive or not) tends to concentrate in the thyroid gland. Radioactive iodine can thus lead to thyroid cancer if left unchecked. Fortunately you can generally flush out the radioactive iodine with normal "cold" iodine. We tend to get much of our iodine from salt which is "iodised". Interestingly in some cases when a patient has an overactive thyroid, or indeed in thryoid cancer patients, the thyroid can be chemically ablated by the use of radioactive iodine since it concentrates there naturally.
What can iodine tablets do against radiation?
Iodine tablets are taken by individuals who have just been or are being exposed to radioactive materials that include radioactive iodine. In nuclear fission reactors, uranium (or sometimes plutonium) fission to create energy. When these fuel atoms split (fission), there are a number of fission products that can result, including a radioactive isotope of iodine. In a reactor accident that includes a meltdown and the release of radioactive fission products into the environment, radioactive iodine can be present. By taking iodine tablets, an individual who is exposed to radioactive iodine that was released in a nuclear reactor accident can avoid having his body absorb this radioactive material. Taking iodine tablets keeps iodine levels in the body high, and the thyroid gland, which absorbs iodine, high. This effectively prevents radioactive iodine from being absorbed and taken up by the thyroid. As absorbing radioactive iodine can lead to thyroid cancer, taking iodine tablets is a good shield against uptake of the radioactive isotope.
Is cabbage good for hyperthyroid?
Cabbage is a goitrogenic food - it helps reduce the amount of iodine the thyroid is able to convert to thyroid hormone. As such, it can be helpful for hyperthyroid patients who are able to consume it.
What state would iodine be at 250 degrees celsius?
Iodine is a non-metallic solid.There are both radioactive and non-radioactive isotopes of iodine. please be more specific.
