What is Thyroidectomy?
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A thyroidectomy operation that involves the surgical removal of all or part of the thyroid gland. Surgeons often perform a thyroidectomy when a patient has thyroid cancer or some other condition of the thyroid gland (such as hyperthyroidism).
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How do members experience Thyroidectomy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thyroid cancer | 28 | 2 | |
| Thyroid nodule | 21 | 6 | |
| Hashimoto's thyroiditis | 10 | 1 | |
| Graves' disease | 8 | 3 | |
| Hyperthyroidism | 3 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hypothyroidism | 3 | |
| Weight gain | 3 | |
| Fatigue | 2 | |
| Tiredness | 2 | |
| Brain fog | 1 | |
| Cramps in calf muscles | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 3 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 8 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on Mar 01, 2004
- Perceived effectiveness for cancer: Major
- Side effects: Severe
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