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A member asked:

The goitre on my neck is getting bigger and my ft4 is 84.4, would it be appropriate to get an operation?

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No: You have severe hyperthyroidism and need to see a thyroid specialist asap. Your thyroid disease needs to be controlled before any surgery is considered.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/27/2013

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