Question 1

after surgery thyroid it's okay 1week rest and can i back to work my work is nanny i do some house hold ?

Accepted Answer

Post-op advice...: Follow the post-op advice that your surgeon almost certainly gave you after your surgery in regards to when it is safe to return to work/resume normal activities. It would be unwise for a physician not involved in your surgery and care to give advice to the contrary of that which was given by a physician who knows exactly what surgery, any complications, and your full history.

Question 2

is surgery recommended if thyroid fna results are  follicular lesion of undetermined significance? should i get second fna?

Accepted Answer

No second FNA: There is a 15% chance of malignancy with a flus lesion so talk to your endocrinologist.

Question 3

i can't take ptu (propylthiouracil) or tapazole. my dr. recommended surgery to correct my thyroid values. is that a good option?

Accepted Answer

Maybe.: You should consider ablation with radioactive iodine. Safe . Cheap. Non invasive.

Question 4

does anyone recommend mederma for scars?  i just had neck surgery . the incision is healed good and no infection. it's just not looking very good.

Accepted Answer

It might, : The most important thing deb is to keep the scar protected from the sun. Mederma may help. Do not put vitamin e on the scar as this is an irritant. Scars take up to a year to heal.

Question 5

surgery? these dimensions via u/s seem big to me. r lobe of thyroid measures 7.9x 2.1 x 2.3 and the left lobe of the thyroid measures 7.3x1.8x.2.3cm.

Accepted Answer

Goiter: Before thinking about surgery, how are you feeling right now?  Are you able to swallow without any difficulty?  Do you feel awkward about your appearance in public?  If your answer is yes to either one especially the first, I would consider surgery.  Set up an appointment with your doctor to review your labs and find out what his thoughts are.

Question 6

when there is a nodule on the thyroid which has calcium in it if surgery is required is only the nodule being taking out or its the thyroid too?

Accepted Answer

: You need to ask your surgeon whaat the procedure is that is being done. If only the nodule is removed, you may not need thyroid hormone replacement therapy but if the whole thyroid is removed, you will need lifelong thyroid replacement therapy. So, call your surgeon and ask this question. Good luck to you!

Question 7

do i have to have surgery to get rid of thyroids?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: The main reasons to have surgery would be 1. Suspicion of thyroid cancer, 2. A big thyroid that is obstructing airway/esophagus, or 3. Hyperthyroidism (although there are other ways to treat hyperthyroidism).  Best to see an endocrinologist who can evaluate you with an ultrasound and/or biopsy, if needed, and sort through these issues.

Question 8

is thyroid removal surgery safe?

Accepted Answer

: In the hands of a skilled surgeon accompanied by a well trained anesthesiologist this is quite safe. It is a common procedure. There are risks with any procedure and these should be understood before it is done.

Question 9

what can be done to treat thyroid problems without surgery?

Accepted Answer

Unclear question: Your question does not state what your thyroid problem is.  Most can be treated without surgery.  Perhaps you should see a thyroid specialist (an endocrinologist).

Question 10

2.0 cm mass rt upper pole of thyroid, marked lt enlargement. cause of enlargement? surgery?

Accepted Answer

Surgery, yes: Sometimes ultrasounds and scans can show if they are cancerous or not, but a biopsy is better to evaluate that.Many thyroid masses are not cancerous, but when they start to affect your ability to swallow, then they should probably come out.

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After surgery thyroid it's okay 1week rest and can i back to work my work is nanny i do some house hold ?

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Is surgery recommended if thyroid fna results are follicular lesion of undetermined significance? should i get second fna?

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I can't take ptu (propylthiouracil) or tapazole. my dr. recommended surgery to correct my thyroid values. is that a good option?

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Does anyone recommend mederma for scars? i just had neck surgery . the incision is healed good and no infection. it's just not looking very good.

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Surgery? these dimensions via u/s seem big to me. r lobe of thyroid measures 7.9x 2.1 x 2.3 and the left lobe of the thyroid measures 7.3x1.8x.2.3cm.

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When there is a nodule on the thyroid which has calcium in it if surgery is required is only the nodule being taking out or its the thyroid too?

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Do i have to have surgery to get rid of thyroids?

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Is thyroid removal surgery safe?

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2.0 cm mass rt upper pole of thyroid, marked lt enlargement. cause of enlargement? surgery?

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