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What is the best available treatment for hypothyroidism? A. Supplementary thyroid hormone B. Thyroid gland transplantation C. Avoidance of certain drugs D. Increased dietary iodine

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What is the best available treatment for hypothyroidism?


A. Supplementary thyroid hormone
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Standard treatment for hypothyroidism involves daily use of the synthetic thyroid hormone levothyroxine (Levothroid, Synthroid, others). This oral medication restores adequate hormone levels, reversing the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism.
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