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Why bloodwork 6 weeks after partial thyroidectomy?
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To see..: If residual thyroid tissue puts out normal amount of hormone.
Answered 9/10/2013
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Is the rest working: It takes 4-5 weeks for your body to adjust thyroid function after 1/2 is gone. Checking levels after surgery makes sure that the remnant left is making enough hormone. It is enough in 80% of people. About 20% will need hormone supplementation.
Answered 5/28/2016
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