Thyroid surgery is a fairly common procedure, but it’s perfectly normal for patients to have questions about life after the surgery. Most of their questions focus on their rehabilitation and how they can speed up the recovery process. Below, we answer five common questions people have about their recovery from thyroid surgery. What can I […]
Total Thyroidectomy Surgery Explained
A total thyroidectomy, as the name implies, is a procedure to remove your entire thyroid gland. Since the gland plays a significant role in regulating your metabolism, you’ll have to make some lifestyle changes once the gland is removed, but most people manage just fine. Below, we’re going to explain what happens during a total […]
4 Diet Tips After Thyroid Surgery
Like most surgeries involving an organ in the endocrine system, you’ll need to modify your diet in the wake of a thyroid operation. A thyroidectomy is an operation to remove part or all of a malfunctioning thyroid that may be cancerous or over/under-producing necessary hormones. You don’t need to make severe changes to your diet […]
What is Hashimoto’s Disease & How is it Treated?
Hashimoto’s disease, also known as chronic lymphatic thyroiditis, is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States. The condition sets in when your body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland, slowly destroying the gland’s ability to produce hormones. These hormones help regulate a number of bodily functions, and a bunch of problems […]
What is a Thyroidectomy and Why Would You Need One?
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 […]
