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My endocrinologist recommends that i do a thyroidectomy, and i do sing in a choir, is there a chance i could lose my singing voice?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
There are : Other appropriate therapies for graves' disease such as radioiodine and antithyroid drugs that are usually preferred compared to surgery. Vocal changes, including vocal cord paralysis are potential complications (among others) of thyroid surgery, which is why it is not commonly recommended. Check w/your doctor or consider a second opinion.
Answered 8/19/2013
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Yes: A risk of thyroid surgery is damage to the nerve that goes to the vocal cords. The risk should be lower than 1%. If there is damage, 50% get better and 50% do not. There are things than can be done to help the voice is that happens. Weakness of the vocal cord may be more common but then the prognosis is excellent for full return of function.
Answered 4/24/2015
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Yes it can change: 16 to 40% of patients may have temporary changes in their voice soon after the surgery and between2to 20% may still have changes after 3months Voice changes may be hoarseness,easy fatigue,trouble with high notes and decrease voice production Better choice for you will be Radioactive Iodine treatment But I will suggest you discuss with your endocrinologist and the surgeon to discuss your options
Answered 12/21/2014
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