What Is Thyroid Surgery?

There are different reasons for Thyroid surgery

, as well as several different kinds of operations. Some of the conditions for surgery would be cancer, benign nodules on the Thyroid itself, over active glands, and even large glands, called goiters. There are several recommended procedures, from removing a small part of the Thyroid, to removing the whole gland. There are many risks involved with these procedures, the parathyroid glands, located near the glands themselves, could be damaged. This gland control the levels of calcium in the body, which can be detrimental if damaged. There is also some main nerves going to the vocal cords, and if these are damaged, then you will have problems speaking in the future.

If you are diagnosed and are deemed to need this surgery, then you need to ask many questions. Some of them are asking what the risks of having the operation, if there are any alternative treatments, and why you need the surgery. Some people may wonder what the after effects are, and you should ask about this as well. You should always find a specialist, one who has special training in this kind of procedures and does them on a regular basis. This may mean that if you live in a rural area, you may have to travel to a larger city for the right doctor. Always make sure that your surgeon walks you through the operation, and explains everything not only in detail, but in terms you can understand.

You also need to make sure there are extensive test done to make sure that your thyroid gland is the problem. If you are having trouble swallowing, are over actively eating without gaining weight, or are having other related problems, then this may be the problem. Only extensive testing can determine this. You also need to discuss with your doctor what complications may arise, and what you are going to need to do after surgery. You will probably have to take Thyroid medication for the rest of your life. The Thyroid gland effects many aspects of your body, and regulates all kinds of physical and emotional aspects in your life.

One of the most important things you can do is educate yourself about the Thyroid gland. What it does, the hormones it controls, and research all the different alternatives to this surgery. You are in control of what happens to your body, so you need as much information as possible to make the right decisions about what happens to it. If you need to take Thyroid medication after the operation, make sure that you follow the instructions and take your medication every day. If you don't, you will risk temporary as well as permanent damage to other organs in your body. You also have to be careful about what you eat, and get exercise at least 30 minutes a day, so you don't gain excessive weight, leading to other complications.

Any kind of surgery, especially Thyroid surgery can be quite scary, and you may have many different fears. The only way to help alleviate these fears is to candidly discuss everything you can with your physician.

by: Andrew Long

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