The goal of treatment is maintain a normal level of thyroid hormone in the body. This is done by taking a thyroid hormone replacement pill.
Treatment includes:
Lifestyle changesMedicationsSurgery cannot treat hypothyroidism.
References
Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases website. Available at: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/endocrine-diseases/hypothyroidism. Accessed May 4, 2022.
Hypothyroidism in adults. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/hypothyroidism-in-adults. Accessed May 4, 2022.
Revision Information
- Reviewer: EBSCO Medical Review BoardJames P. Cornell, MD
- Update Date: 05/04/2022