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Why would someone get Hypoparathyroidism after a thyroidectomy?
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This can occur if the parathyroid glands are injured or removed at the time of the thyroidectomy.
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What risks are associated with thyroidectomy?
Nerve damage is more apt to occur in people who have large goiters or cancerous tumors. Hypoparathyroidism (underfunctioning of the parathyroid glands) can occur if the parathyroid glands are injured or removed
What would result from hypoparathyroidism?
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Insufficient secretion of the parathyroid glands causes?
hypoparathyroidism
Who is affected by hypoparathyroidism?
Hypoparathyroidism affects both males and females of all ages.
How can you prevent hypoparathyroidism?
Unfortunately, there is no way to prevent hypoparathyroidism. A doctor can give you literature on how to live with the disease.
What does an elevated immunoglobulin after thyroidectomy indicate?
what does an elevated immunoglobulin after thyroidectomy indiate
What are the sign and symptoms of thyroidectomy?
What are the sign and symptoms of thyroidectomy? Answer It!In:Symptoms[Edit categories]
What is the difference between a thyroidectomy hemi-thyroidectomy and para-thyroidectomy?
Thyroidectomy is the removal of the thyroid hemithyroidectomy is the removal of one lobe of the thyroid gland parathyroidectomy is the removal of one or more lobes of the parathyroid which is behind the thyroid gland.
What type of sutures are used for a thyroidectomy?
continuous interrupted sutures
Hypoparathyroidism leads to decreased?
calcium levels
What is the condition known as hypoparathyroidism?
Occasionally, too much parathyroid tissue is removed, and a person may develop hypoparathyroidism (under-functioning of the parathyroid glands).
Does a thyroidectomy make you gain weight?
There are many patients who attribute weight gain to their thyroidectomy procedures. However, a 2011 study found no significant correlation between thyroidectomy and subsequent weight gain.
