How long does it take for the swelling in the neck to go away after taking medicine for hyperthyroidism

We know that many patients with hyperthyroidism have thick necks, which is caused by swelling of the neck. During the treatment of hyperthyroidism, we should pay attention to our diet and avoid eating foods containing too much iodine. During the treatment, the neck may become thicker due to stress response. We don’t need to worry too much during this period. This is a normal phenomenon. We don’t need to question the doctor’s medical skills. We should trust the doctor. So, how long does it take for the swelling in the neck to go down after taking medicine for hyperthyroidism?

1. Neck swelling during hyperthyroidism may cause great distress to patients, so the swelling must be dealt with in a timely manner at this stage. Appropriate medication should be taken to control the swelling, and hot compresses with towels should be used in daily life. This can help to effectively reduce swelling. After suffering from hyperthyroidism, the patient should be treated from the primary disease, hyperthyroidism hormones should be regulated, and attention should be paid to changes in trace elements in the body, which will help to reduce swelling in a timely manner.

2. During the period of hyperthyroidism, you must control your condition well, because hyperthyroidism is likely to cause neck swelling, which will have a certain impact on the patient and may affect the patient's normal appetite and sleep. Therefore, timely conditioning at this stage will help reduce the impact on the patient and help eliminate neck swelling.

3. Because the virus of hyperthyroidism is very tenacious, control measures must be taken at this stage to prevent recurrence. Neck swelling is a common phenomenon. If neck swelling occurs at this stage, the edema should be reduced in time, because excessive edema may also cause other complications. For example, hyperthyroidism may cause anemia or liver and kidney diseases.

Finally, we remind patients that neck swelling can be eliminated during hyperthyroidism. During this period, you should pay attention to the method of elimination. You can use Chinese medicine or Western medicine to eliminate it. Both of these can achieve the effect of elimination. And during the period of neck swelling, you should pay attention to your own conditioning measures, be careful not to stimulate the swollen area, and you should use a hot towel appropriately. This can relieve the swelling of the neck and can also effectively help treatment.