WATER DEPRIVATION TEST AND DESMOPRESSIN TEST IN …

Following a total thyroidectomy and thyroid ablation treatment for thyroid cancer replacement thyroxine will be commenced. In general, Thyroxine is prescribed at a supra-physiological dose (usually 175-200mcg a day) to suppress TSH to less than 0.1mU/ll. However, for some low risk patients a TSH < 0.5mU/l may suffice. ................
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