What you know about Thyroid?

Thyroidectomy

Thyroidectomy is the surgery to remove thyroid gland. Thyroid plays a vital role in body's functions. Thyroid gland produces hormones which circulates throughout the body. It supports digestive system,heart and maintain bone health.

Who can undergo thyroid surgery?

·         If the nodule on gland is cancerous, doctors take biopsy to check.

·         If it is showing any kind of symptoms like trouble in swallowing, breathing difficulty, etc.

·         Any person having hyperthyroidism which does not respond to any other treatments.

Types of thyroid removal surgery

·         Hemithyroidectomy/lobectomy- It involves the removal of half of thyroid. It is only recommended only if the cancer is limited to one side of thyroid.

·         Isthmusectomy- It is the removal of isthmus, piece of tissue which connects two lobes of thyroid.·         Total Thyriodectomy- This is the removal of entire thyroid gland.

Procedure

There are some instructions to follow from doctor before the surgery. The thyroid surgery is done under general anesthesia. The surgery last for about 2 hours. After the surgery the patient will be under observation and can go home on same day.

Risks

Following are the risks-

·         Infection.

·         Injury to nerves.

Recovery

People can get back to their daily routine after the surgery. The physical activities are limited for some days. The patients are likely to have sore throat for few days. In this period, some pain relievers are given to reduce pain. If any hoarseness in voice or difficulty in breathing should immediately contact doctor.

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