Recovery from a full or partial thyroidectomy is typically light and lasts for a few weeks. Your surgical team will advise you on pain medications, foods to eat during recovery, and more. A ...

Hypoparathyroidism, a rare and chronic endocrine disease, is characterized by insufficient levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH ...

Surgery to remove the thyroid gland is called a thyroidectomy. Total thyroidectomy patients need ongoing hormone replacement. Recovery from a thyroidectomy typically takes four to six weeks. Life ...

Medullary thyroid carcinoma is the most common cause of death in patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) type 2A (MEN-2A) or type 2B or familial medullary thyroid carcinoma. We sought to ...

Just one preoperative dose of dexamethasone proved of benefit for thyroidectomy patients, according to a randomized clinical trial in Pakistan. In a study of 192 patients, those who received ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Changes in thyrotropin-binding inhibitory immunoglobulin levels for people with refractory Graves’ disease ...

Total thyroidectomy boosted patient-reported general health in euthyroid Hashimoto's thyroiditis for up to 5 years, an extension of a randomized trial showed. Measured via the Short Form-36 Health ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “Operative management with total thyroidectomy will not be the best option for all older adults with Graves’ ...

Calcium is an essential mineral that plays a critical role in promoting strong bones and teeth, and in ensuring correct muscle and nerve performance. After thyroidectomy, the parathyroid glands that ...