Recovery from a full or partial thyroidectomy is typically light and lasts for a few weeks. Your surgical team will advise you on pain medications, foods to eat during recovery, and more. A ...

Surgery to remove the thyroid gland is called a thyroidectomy. Total thyroidectomy patients need ongoing hormone replacement. Recovery from a thyroidectomy typically takes four to six weeks. Life ...

Medullary thyroid carcinoma is the most common cause of death in patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) type 2A (MEN-2A) or type 2B or familial medullary thyroid carcinoma. We sought to ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Changes in thyrotropin-binding inhibitory immunoglobulin levels for people with refractory Graves’ disease ...

Just one preoperative dose of dexamethasone proved of benefit for thyroidectomy patients, according to a randomized clinical trial in Pakistan. In a study of 192 patients, those who received ...

Total thyroidectomy boosted patient-reported general health in euthyroid Hashimoto's thyroiditis for up to 5 years, an extension of a randomized trial showed. Measured via the Short Form-36 Health ...

The thyroid gland regulates your body weight and metabolism. Many people gain weight after thyroid removal surgery. However, some people may lose weight or not experience any weight changes. Research ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “Operative management with total thyroidectomy will not be the best option for all older adults with Graves’ ...

Calcium is an essential mineral that plays a critical role in promoting strong bones and teeth, and in ensuring correct muscle and nerve performance. After thyroidectomy, the parathyroid glands that ...