As we noted on our page about endocrine surgery, a thyroidectomy is a removal of part or all of your thyroid gland. The operation can be performed for a variety of reasons, and it can be completed in a number of different ways. Below, we will explain the logistics of the operation, and we’ll go […]
5 Questions To Ask Your Doctor Before Endocrine Surgery
No matter what operation you’re about to undergo, odds are you are going to have a few questions for your surgeon and the medical team. Endocrine system surgery is no different, and you’ll likely have even more questions as removal of an organ or gland can take a big toll on your body. Whether you’re […]
Treatments For Carcinoid Tumors of the Appendix
When we talk about health issues that affect your appendix, the conversation typically begins and ends with appendicitis, but there are other conditions that can develop in your appendix that shouldn’t be overlooked. One such issue is a carcinoid tumor, which is a slow growing tumor that develops somewhere inside the gastrointestinal tract, which includes […]
Cholecystitis Causes and Treatment Options
Cholecystitis is the medical term that describes inflammation of the gallbladder, which is the small organ near your liver that plays a big role in the digestion of your food. A normal gallbladder allows fluid called bile to pass through uninhibited on its way to the small intestine, but if the flow becomes impeded, the […]
5 Signs Your Thyroid Isn’t Working Correctly
Your thyroid is an important gland that produces hormones for a variety of activities in your body. It produces hormones that affect a range of bodily functions like how fast a person metabolizes food and how rapidly a heart beats. Because of the vital roles it performs, it can be extremely problematic if your thyroid […]
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