After thyroidectomy, the parathyroid glands that control the body’s calcium balance are often removed, leading to a dip in calcium levels. Therefore, to avoid situations like hypocalcemia ...

TED is a complex problem associated with Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes excess thyroid hormone production ...

When the thyroid is removed, your body can face hormonal shifts, metabolic changes and possibly even significant weight gain.

The incidence of hypothyroidism after partial thyroidectomy could be at least 10.9%, according to the findings of a retrospective analysis performed by a group from Melbourne, Australia.

I had a total thyroidectomy in July 2022 for Graves' disease. All the time leading up to this and almost all the time since, ...

A review of data from a large cohort of patients undergoing thyroidectomy identified risk factors for laryngeal nerve injury.

Kuy et al.now report the findings of a large, population-based investigation of pregnant women who underwent parathyroidectomy or thyroidectomy. 1 The researchers found that pregnancy is an ...

Tyburski was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in April of 2024. However, she noticed some changes during the previous fall and ...

I'm a first-time mom and recently learned I was cancer-free. I worry about recurrence, but I also want to enjoy life with my ...

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a total thyroidectomy in July 2022 for Graves’ disease. All the time leading up to this and almost all the time since ...

Once thyroid cancer metastasizes, it can affect various organs and tissues. Early detection of thyroid cancer is important to start treatment and improve outcomes. Thyroidectomy (removal of the ...