Goiter is a swelling in the thyroid gland which is situated in the neck and often causes additional swelling of the neck.
If the patient has a goiter (an enlargement of the thyroid gland, causing a swelling in the front of the neck), it may cause difficulties with swallowing or breathing.
Some medications prescribed after thyroidectomy have side effects that include swelling of the tongue, throat, eyes, lips, and face. This should be reported to your doctor as soon as possible.
Yes, thyroidectomy can potentially lead to snoring due to changes in the anatomy of the neck and throat. The surgery may cause swelling or alterations in the surrounding tissues, which can narrow the airway and contribute to obstructive sleep apnea or snoring. Additionally, if the surgery impacts the muscles or nerves that control the throat, it could further exacerbate breathing issues during sleep. However, the extent of these effects can vary between individuals.
what does an elevated immunoglobulin after thyroidectomy indiate
Swelling from pressure internaly
Another common complication is swelling or inflammation of the neck glands.
Its the swelling of the lyphm the swelling occurs in the groin area under the armpits and the neck
What are the sign and symptoms of thyroidectomy? Answer It!In:Symptoms[Edit categories]
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.
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This can occur if the parathyroid glands are injured or removed at the time of the thyroidectomy.