2007-02-18 23:15:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Removal of the thyroid gland is common and although a major operation it is fairly safe. After the operation your mother will have to take artificial thyroid extract to keep her healthy. She will have to take this for the rest of her life.
2007-02-18 23:20:15 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Thyroid gland removal
Thyroid gland removal is surgery to remove all (total thyroidectomy) or part (subtotal or partial thyroidectomy) of the thyroid gland.
Description:
Thyroidectomy is performed while the patient is under general anesthesia (unconscious and pain-free). An incision is made in the front of the neck. All or part of the thyroid gland, depending on the particular procedure, is removed.
Indications:
The thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system and plays a major role in regulating the body's metabolism. Some diseases affect the gland by reducing its output of hormones (hypothyroidism), while others cause overproduction of hormones (hyperthyroidism).
Expectations after surgery
When performed by experienced endocrine surgeons, the outcome of thyroid surgery is usually excellent. Thyroid function tests may need to continue following thyroid surgery, and thyroid hormone replacement maybe necessary.
2007-02-18 23:23:01 · answer #2 · answered by BARROWMAN 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a degree in A & E and have never heard of a troid gland? Are you sure you have the right word? Could it be thyroid? The thyroid is situated in the base of the neck and controls our mentabolism. If removed she will be put on medication to simulate the production of the hormones produced in the thyroid and will be fine. It is not that uncommon.
2007-02-18 23:24:45 · answer #3 · answered by mother sensible 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is usually a very simple procedure, most people go home the next day. Her throat will be sore, and so will her neck, but they will giver her pain medication and a prescription to use at home. She might be nauseated after surgery, this is normal. The incision is approx. 2-3 cm long, the nurses will monitor that, and tell you what to watch for when she goes home. She will be given replacement thyroid medication to take at home, daily.
The best thing you can do to support her is be there with her, when she goes in and whn she comes out of surgery. Good Luck !!!
2007-02-18 23:23:18 · answer #4 · answered by Queen-o-the-Damned 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mum was born without this gland, she is now 41 has four kids and a grandkid and other than having to take a tablet twice a day it doesn't really affect her. The only thing she has 2 keep an eye on is her wieght but that is no problem. I hope you mums op goes really well and that this can bring some sort of reassurance.
2007-02-18 23:20:52 · answer #5 · answered by Rebecca 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
had my thyroid and tumor taken out 8yrs ago.the only thing i hate about it is i can;t have fish anymore.when i woke up it felt like a real bad sore throat.tell your mom not to scream or yell or strain her throat, because i did and i started to spit up blood. my doctor never told me what to expect....tell mom things well be just fine for her...god is watching over your family.may god bless you all.. TJ mom
2007-02-18 23:41:04 · answer #6 · answered by TJ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thyroid glands..is it total or partial removal?
she will have regular thyroid bld tests, she will have thyroxine meds for life..
2007-02-22 23:21:11 · answer #7 · answered by charnelhouse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
even if it is cancer, the chances are good. you get substituted hormones, after the initial treatment, and live a normal life
2007-02-18 23:27:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋