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Can i go to my local doctor and request to get my thyroid taken out? response needed urgently

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Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Why?: a reputable surgeon will only remove your thyroid if there is a medical reason to do so. There are several potential complications or sequela including: temporary or permanent change in voice, temporary or permanently low calcium, need for lifelong thyroid hormone replacement, bleeding, infection, and others. Not to be undertaken lightly.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/17/2014

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