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Will total thyrodectomy lead to hypothyrodism?
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Yes.: Thyroid hormone is taken to prevent hypothyroidism.
Answered 10/28/2013
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Yes it will: After total thyroidectomy one becomes Hypothyroid and will need Thyroid Replacement all life
Answered 4/21/2015
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