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How long after a partial thyroidectomy does a patient begin to feel the results of lesser thyroid hormone?

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PartialThyroidectomy: 4 to 6 weeks if at all. Most cases have no hypothyroidism as a result

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/4/2018

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