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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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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?
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What are the sign and symptoms of thyroidectomy?
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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 causes tingling in fingers and toes after subtotal thyroidectomy?
Tingling in fingers and toes after subtotal thyroidectomy may be caused by hypoparathyroidism, which can occur if the parathyroid glands are damaged or removed during surgery. This condition leads to low calcium levels in the blood, resulting in symptoms such as tingling, muscle cramps, and numbness. Additionally, nerve irritation or compression during the surgical procedure may also contribute to these sensations. It is important for patients to monitor these symptoms and consult their healthcare provider for appropriate management.
What causes tetany and laryngeal spasms in a thyroidectomy?
Tetany and laryngeal spasms following a thyroidectomy are primarily caused by hypoparathyroidism, which can occur if the parathyroid glands are inadvertently damaged or removed during the surgery. This results in decreased levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH), leading to low calcium levels (hypocalcemia) in the blood. The low calcium levels can cause increased neuromuscular excitability, resulting in muscle spasms and tetany, as well as laryngeal spasms, which can affect breathing and voice. Prompt identification and management of hypocalcemia are essential to prevent these complications.
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.
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).
