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Is it normal to feel pretty sick after a sub-total thyroidectomy?

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Dr. David Kam answered

Yes: General anesthesia can make some patients very sick with nausea or even vomitting. Thyroidectomy can also cause neck pain and general anesthesia can cause a sore throat due to intubation! subtotal thyroidectomy can lead to hypothyroidism with symptoms of lethargy, weakness, cold intolerance and weight gain.

Dr Petruska agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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