Pattern of Short-Term Adverse Effects in Patients Undergoing Low-Dose Radioactive Iodine Therapy

May 2021 in “ Thyroid Research and Practice ”

Ancy George, Y. Annapurna, P. Harilal, Anila Kumari Vatakke Purayil

radioactive iodine therapy RAIT hyperthyroidism thyroid cancer hair loss xerostomia loss of taste loss of smell platelet count lymphocytes

TLDR Short-term side effects of low-dose radioactive iodine therapy are common but temporary.

The study examined short-term adverse effects of low-dose radioactive iodine therapy in 53 patients with hyperthyroidism and differentiated thyroid carcinoma. Common adverse effects included loss of taste and smell (39%), xerostomia (32%), and hair loss (26%), with hair loss being more prevalent in females. No significant link was found between adverse effects and age, gender, or dose. Blood tests revealed a significant decrease in platelet count and lymphocytes post-therapy. Despite the commonality of adverse effects, they were generally mild and manageable, leading to the conclusion that low-dose RAIT was a safe and noninvasive procedure, though monitoring adverse effects was important to reduce patient discomfort.

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