Endocrinología

Hipertiroidismo / Graves

Methimazole therapy, radioactive iodine (I-131), and thyroidectomy options.

Opciones de Tratamiento

Centros Recomendados

$1,000

Desde

7-21 días

Espera Típica

Planes de Tratamiento para Hipertiroidismo / Graves

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Plan Principal

Radioactive Iodine (I-131) Therapy

Single oral dose with quarantine period.

Tiempo de Espera

7-14 days

Estancia Hospitalaria

1 dose + 2 weeks isolation

Recuperación

2-3 months

Precio Estimado

Approx. $1,500

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Comparación de Precios: China vs EE.UU.

🇨🇳 China

$1,000

🇺🇸 EE.UU.

$6,250+

Ahorre hasta $5,250 por tratamiento

Pasos del Procedimiento

Pre-op: TSH/T4/T3 + TRAb + thyroid US + I-131 uptake scan

Anti-thyroid drugs discontinued 1 week pre-treatment

Dose calculation based on gland size and uptake (10-30 mCi typically)

Oral I-131 administration in hospital isolation ward

Radiation precautions × 3-7 days (avoid pregnant women, young children)

Beta-blocker continuation for symptom control

Follow-up TFTs: 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months

Hypothyroidism develops 2-6 months → lifelong levothyroxine

What is I-131 for Graves' Disease?

Radioactive iodine is selectively taken up by thyroid cells, delivering targeted internal radiation that reduces thyroid function. A single oral dose permanently treats hyperthyroidism in most patients — the most effective definitive treatment for Graves' disease.

Why China?

Cost: $800-$1,800 vs. $2,500-$6,000 in the US
High nuclear medicine volume: China is the world's largest producer of I-131
Comprehensive endocrine support: Integrated pre/post treatment care
Short isolation period: Outpatient or 1-2 day stay

Who is a candidate?

Graves' disease (preferred over surgery in most adults)
Toxic multinodular goiter or toxic adenoma
Relapsed hyperthyroidism after anti-thyroid drugs
Contraindications: pregnancy, breastfeeding, active thyroid eye disease

Outcomes

Cure of hyperthyroidism: 80-90% single dose, >95% with second dose if needed. Hypothyroidism development: 60-80% within 1 year (expected — manageable with levothyroxine). Thyroid eye disease worsening: 15% (can be mitigated with prednisone prophylaxis).

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