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PRASAD JEEREDDI

Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Dr. PRASAD JEEREDDI practices Endocrinology in Pomona, CA. Dr. JEEREDDI specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases related to hormone imbalance, and the bodys glands in the endocrine system. Endocrinologists are trained and certified to treat a variety of conditions, including menopause, diabetes, infertility, and thyroid disorders, among many others. Dr. JEEREDDI examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
PRASAD JEEREDDI
  • Pomona, CA
  • Accepting new patients

Is radiation treatment done for thyroid cancer?

Depends.I usually recommend Radio Active Iodine I 131 RX for ablation of residual thyroid tissue.If cancer extended beyond the thyroid gland larger doses of I 131 oral route given READ MORE
Depends.I usually recommend Radio Active Iodine I 131 RX for ablation of residual thyroid tissue.If cancer extended beyond the thyroid gland larger doses of I 131 oral route given after proper preparation and isolation precautions.No external radiation is recommended at the initial stages

Thyroid level question?

Depends. You may have autoimmune thyroiditis progressing. Also, you need to take Thyroid replacement on an empty stomach. Yes, I usually treat symptomatic compensated thyroid READ MORE
Depends. You may have autoimmune thyroiditis progressing. Also, you need to take Thyroid replacement on an empty stomach. Yes, I usually treat symptomatic compensated thyroid failure.

Hypothyroid condition?

Perfectly fine. You don't need that much gap.1 hour is more than sufficient. It is strongly recommended not to mix Vitamins with Iron, Calcium supplements and Iron supplement's READ MORE
Perfectly fine. You don't need that much gap.1 hour is more than sufficient. It is strongly recommended not to mix Vitamins with Iron, Calcium supplements and Iron supplement's with thyroid hormones.

What are the side effects of radiation treatment for thyroid cancer?

Depends. External radiation VS I 131 Treatment. If residual thyroid is there .Local pain and some times nausea and painful salivary glands results in I 131 Rx.

I have a lump when swallowing near suprasternal notch?

I think you need to have Thyroid Ultra sound. Or see endocrinologist who can perform Ultra sound in the office.