A 39-year-old female asked:
How long after a total thyroidectomy does it take to tell if your parathyroids have been taken out or injured.its been 4 weeks now take 9 cal 3 vit?
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Dr. David Sneidanswered
Endocrinology 42 years experience
Severe deficiency: In parathyroid hormone is usually evident within hours, however post operative swelling can cause a temporary decline in parathyroid hormone secretion which can return toward normal over several days. If it's been a month, check w/your doctor for their recommendations.
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Dr. Gerald Mandellanswered
Nuclear Medicine 53 years experience
Blood calcium levels: The most accurate determination of normally functioning parathyroid glands is normal blood calcium levels.These levels can only be accurate without taking supplements. Parathormone levels are another way of measuring parathyroid function. In patients with removal of glands because of hyperparathyroidism elevations can persist awhile postoperatively.
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Last updated Sep 6, 2013
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