When is the thyroid gland removed?

**reasons for removing the thyroid gland** Removal of the thyroid gland or **thyroidectomy** includes the removal of all or part of the thyroid gland.... The amount of thyroid gland removal depends on the surgery and the cause of the disease.... You may ask when the thyroid needs surgery?... Thyroid removal is performed in the following conditions, which are: - Thyroid cancer - Enlargement of the thyroid gland (goiter) Hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease or thyrotoxicosis) - Thyroid nodules ### ** Side effects of thyroidectomy** In the past decades, the death rate due to thyroid surgery has reached about 40%.. The most common cause of death is infection and bleeding after thyroid surgery.. Today, due to the use of modern sterile surgical methods, anesthesia techniques and post-operative recovery, the rate of complications and mortality has decreased significantly.. Having knowledge of the ways of contracting thyroid anatomy can minimize the risk of contracting thyroid anatomy. Remove as much as possible... Complications after removing the thyroid gland include: **Nausea and Vomiting:** Vomiting and nausea are considered normal once after surgery to remove the thyroid gland....Fortunately, the injection of drugs such as dexamethasone greatly reduces the incidence of vomiting....There are also drugs to control nausea and reduce symptoms...They avoid stretching the neck after the operation and it warms up the neck muscles....Compresses after the operation greatly reduce the discomfort and pain and the movement of the neck makes it easier.... **Difficulty swallowing**: Dysphagia is a common symptom after the removal of the thyroid gland, which is usually temporary... In these cases, it is recommended to use soft foods in the first days.... **Voice disorder:** In some patients, the voice tone becomes hoarse and whispery.... This complication is very common and improves within one to two weeks.... **Transient hypoparathyroidism:** Four parathyroid glands in the gland Thyroid is damaged.. May be damaged during the thyroid gland.. The glands are responsible for controlling the body's calcium level... Approximately 5% of patients experience temporary symptoms of low calcium levels (hypocalcemia) even if there is no damage after surgery.. This problem will continue for up to six months.. It is recommended to use calcium and vitamin D supplements. can be dangerous... most hematomas occur in the first 24 hours after removal of the thyroid gland... ** Permanent hypoparathyroidism: ** In some people, hypoparathyroidism is temporary, while permanent hypoparathyroidism may be due to damage or loss of the four parathyroid zones.. Parathyroid glands to regulate calcium levels... ** Permanent damage to laryngeal nerves: ** Less than 1% of patients who undergo surgery thyroidectomy, the larynx will be permanent.... **Infection:** There is a risk of infection in any type of surgery... but it is very rare in thyroid surgery... (approx. 0:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00: 00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:0.. It is a set of fluids that may be created after any type of surgery... mainly these fluids are absorbed by the body... although some patients may need to drain the serum... **Thyrotoxic storm or thyroid:** Thyroid storm or thyrotoxic crisis is a disease caused by a very high level of thyroid hormone in the blood... This disease is very rare... But in a very small number of people who perform thyroidectomy or removal of the thyroid gland, usually They experience the symptoms of Graves' disease... symptoms of thyroid storm, increased heart rate, high fever.... **Dr. Ahmed Fanai minimizes the possibility of damage to the nerves of the larynx and postoperative complications by using modern surgical methods and a neurometer device during the operation.** Click on the link to learn about the complications of thyroid surgery and the solutions for each. Related content: **Should levothyroxine be taken after thyroid surgery?** **What is thyroid pathology and when should thyroid surgery be performed?** If you want to read about the services offered in the office of **Dr. Ahmad Fanai**, click on its link... You can also contact us for consultation at **call** .