Question 1

what are the after effects of parathyroidectomy ?

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Cure of high calcium: A parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism should cure the hypercalcemia and relieve any associated symptoms such as fatigue, constipation, or excessive urination.  There is a small risk of a low blood calcium all the parathyroids  removed and/or damaged.  If the nerve for the vocal cords is damaged hoarseness may be a problem.  Over time bone density may improve and kidney stones reduced.

Question 2

i recently had a parathyroidectomy and would like to know about the after effects it has caused (panic attacks, insomnia, etc) and is this common?

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Electroly Calcium Mg: Check your electrolytes calcium and magnesium levels. Also thyroid functions.As above symptoms are related to the changes in electrolyte and Ca and Mag homeostasis due to oedema of the remaining parathyroids and sometimes thyroid.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: parathyroidectomy?

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Surgical resection: Parathyroidectomy is the surgical removal of one or more parathyroid glands.

Question 4

after a parathyroidectomy, what calcium problems will one have?

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Depends: Of one or two glands are removed, probably nothing,  if all removed you will need life long calcium replacement and vitamin d therapy.

Question 5

will i be able to move around okay after parathyroidectomy? any suggestions on mobility?

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Yes indeed: Nowadays, i'd rather have a parathyriod out than go to the dentist. You should have any troubles and i'll bet that in about a day, you'll be delighted by how much better you feel now that that thing's out. Best wishes.

Question 6

how might a parathyroidectomy affect me and 'how quickly will i notice a change in my energy ?

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Fatigue answer : In my experience the patients  who have the highest calcium levels tend to have the most dramatic  improvement in fatigue ( usually calcium of 11 or higher). As far as the speed of improvement, some of my patients feel more energetic immediately after surgery and others it may take 1-3 days. Hope this helped.

Question 7

how long it will take to recover from parathyroidectomy?

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Minimal: Most parathyroidectomies by experienced surgeons are done through small incisions in the neck and as an outpatient.  Pain is minimal and recovery is short.

Question 8

what might i expect from recovery of a parathyroidectomy?

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Better health: First of all, something is seriously wrong with your list of conditions; you can't have hyperparathyroidism and hypoparathyroidism at the same time. If you have a parathyroid adenoma that needs to come out, and it is removed, you'll be surprised how much better you'll feel, and you can stop worrying about it giving you kidney stones, hypertension and more.

Question 9

what may i expect to feel directly after parathyroidectomy?

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Parathyroidectomy: I am assuming this is for primary hyperparathyroidism.  If you are having symptoms that could be caused by this condition like fatigue or body pains these could improve within days of having surgery. If your doctor thinks your not having symptoms you may not feel any different. Hope this helps.

Question 10

who is the best parathyroidectomy surgeon in the houston, tx area?

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many: Ask your family doctor first  , or local med society or hops to give you list of parathyroid surgeons , then you choose.

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