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Medical Conditions - Total Thyroidectomy

Total thyroidectomy is a procedure involving the entire removal of the thyroid gland. It takes around three to four hours to perform it. First, a small incision is made in the front of the neck to remove the thyroid gland by visualizing other structures around the thyroid gland. After doing this surgery, thyroid hormone replacement has to be taken for a lifetime. It is done in case of thyroid cancer, a noncancerous enlargement of the thyroid, overactive thyroid, and indeterminate thyroid nodules.

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I had thyroid cancer. Is it follicular adenoma or carcinoma?

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Can Hashimoto's disease be managed by medications and lifestyle changes?

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Answered By
Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Why is radiation therapy suggested for my aunt, who underwent stage-2 papillary thyroid cancer surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. First, I want to tell you that this type of thyroid cancer has an excellent prognosis. At this stage, the cure rate is more than 90%.

Why do I have hypocalcemia after thyroidectomy?

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What is the treatment for my multinodular goiter?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Can I see the FNAC (fine needle aspiration) and ultrasound of the thyroid reports? Do you have a family history of thyroid illness? I hope this helps you. Thank you.

Can high TSH levels cause symptoms in a 46-year-old woman?

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What is the treatment for papillary carcinoma?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I am sorry about your medical condition. Regarding your symptoms, I believe your thyroid cancer has resurfaced, and this is called a relapse.

Does TSH value change after thyroid surgery?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest taking tablet Thyronorm (Thyroxine) 112 mcg daily (You can take it as 100 mcg + 12.5 mcg).

My child had a thyroidectomy. Why did her TgAb levels increase?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern, and I am truly sorry you and your daughter are going through this.

Answered By
Dr. Ali Osman

Dr. Ali Osman

How can I manage my suspicious cancerous thyroid nodule?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In this situation, the most important fact would be to know whether there is a family history of thyroid cancer and which type.

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