Post-Thyroid Surgery Medication Dilemma: Managing Eltroxin Dosage
Postoperative medication issues after thyroid surgery? Hello Dr. Chen, I underwent a total thyroidectomy for a benign nodule in August of this year. Post-surgery, I started taking one tablet of Eltroxin daily. After a month, blood tests indicated hypothyroidism (TSH 12 uIU/mL), a...
Dr. Chen Bingze Reply:
Hello, I suggest starting with one pill a day and then returning for a follow-up appointment to provide these data to your attending physician for adjustments.[Read More] Post-Thyroid Surgery Medication Dilemma: Managing Eltroxin Dosage
Post-Thyroid Surgery: Dietary Guidelines for Cancer Patients
Post-thyroidectomy Hello, Dr. Yu. I have been diagnosed with stage 1 papillary thyroid cancer and underwent a total thyroidectomy. 1. I heard that cancer cells thrive on sugar; does this mean I should avoid foods high in sugar? Can I consume 【Kyoto Nian Ci An】 honey loquat syrup ...
Dr. Yu Mingchang Reply:
A normal diet has no specific restrictions.[Read More] Post-Thyroid Surgery: Dietary Guidelines for Cancer Patients
Understanding Post-Thyroid Surgery Complications: What to Know
Could you please clarify what you are puzzled about? Doctor, I would like to ask about a concern. Last June, I underwent surgery to remove one side of my thyroid. After the original surgical wound healed, I now have a raised, red line that resembles a centipede. Sometimes it feel...
Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
It is likely hypertrophic scarring. After the surgery, there was no application of artificial skin or silicone gel for a period of time. Currently, if there is pain or itching, local corticosteroid injections are needed.[Read More] Understanding Post-Thyroid Surgery Complications: What to Know
Post-Thyroid Surgery Concerns: Understanding Symptoms and Follow-Up Care
excuse me? Dear Director He, Regarding my mother's post-thyroidectomy issues: she is 66 years old and underwent thyroid removal surgery in March of this year. Her recovery has been good, and her arrhythmia has significantly improved. However, recently she occasionally feels...
Dr. He Zhenming Reply:
Thyroid surgery rarely has complications; a tight feeling in the neck may be due to scarring. Please consult a thyroid surgeon.[Read More] Post-Thyroid Surgery Concerns: Understanding Symptoms and Follow-Up Care
Post-Thyroid Surgery Voice Issues: Understanding Causes and Recovery
Postoperative Issues After Thyroid Surgery Hello Dr. Hsieh, My mother-in-law (63 years old) underwent a bilateral thyroid tumor resection three months ago; this was her second surgery. The first surgery was 30 years ago (at age 33), after which she experienced hoarseness, but he...
Dr. Xie Wenhuai Reply:
Thyroid surgery typically requires general anesthesia and the insertion of an endotracheal tube, which passes through the vocal cords. As a result, postoperative symptoms often include sore throat and hoarseness, but these usually do not last longer than 10 days and are reversibl...[Read More] Post-Thyroid Surgery Voice Issues: Understanding Causes and Recovery
Post-Thyroid Surgery: Managing Recovery and Cold Symptoms Effectively
Thyroid gland Hello Dr. Hsieh~~^^ I had thyroid surgery in mid-July and subsequently caught a cold. After a few days without significant improvement, I sought medical attention, which provided some relief. Following the surgery, the doctors advised me to consume cold foods to red...
Dr. Xie Wenhuai Reply:
In mid-July, I just underwent thyroid surgery, which was necessarily performed under general anesthesia. General anesthesia is mostly administered through endotracheal intubation. Postoperatively, patients often feel discomfort in the throat, and may even experience hoarseness. S...[Read More] Post-Thyroid Surgery: Managing Recovery and Cold Symptoms Effectively