How can radioactive iodine treatment cause hypothyroidism?

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How can radioactive iodine treatment cause hypothyroidism?

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danish · Answer 1 · 2019-11-22T08:31:35+0000

Radioactive iodine treatment is commonly prescribed to people who have an overactive thyroid gland, a condition known as hyperthyroidism. However, radiation destroys the cells in the thyroid gland. This usually leads to hypothyroidism.

How can radioactive iodine treatment cause hypothyroidism?

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