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Can Thyroid Cause Problems After Parathyroid Removal
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Can having Parathyroidectomy cause thyroid problems?
It should not: The parathyroid glands or near or sometimes embedded in the thyroid lobes. Removing them should not remove any or enough thyroid tissue to cause a problem with the thyroid. ...Read more
Thyroid (Definition)
The thyroid is an endocrine gland that sits in the lower part of the neck. It produces thyroid hormone - which ...Read more
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Can hypothyroidism cause problems during gallbladder removal?
No: Unless there is a severe illness such as myxedema from neglected and untreated hypothyroid condition. ...Read more
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Can papillary thyroid cancer come back 5 years after complete thyroid being removed and cause a cough, fatuige and problems swallowing?
Evaluation: You need to see your doctor to be evaluated to find the cause so be treated. ...Read more
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Can thyroid problems cause miscarriage?
Yes: If your thyroid activity is already low, you have increased risk of miscarriage. Also, it's important to remember that if you are already on thyroid supplementation, once you get pregnant, you might need to be retested and have your dose adjusted higher. ...Read more
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Can a thyroid problem cause bone pain? If so, which thyroid issues can cause this.
Bone pain: Thyroid disease can cause metabolic changes but no pain. ...Read more
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Can any problem occur after the removal of gall bladder for gallstone problem?
No restrictions.: After your gall bladder is removed, you really don't have any dietary restrictions. About 30% of women who have gall bladder removal will have post meal urgency, which is an aggressive urge to have a bowel movement soon after meals. This is not due to the absence of the gall bladder. It is self limited, but if it persists longer than one likes, try imodium (loperamide). Good luck ...Read more
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Can hyper or hypothyroidism caused from excess iodine resolve itself after stopping iodine supplementation or will it be permanent?
Iodine toxicity: Most iodine toxicity is reversible. The exception comes in the worsening out a preexisting inflammatory process which can cause some permanent change. ...Read more
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Can prednisone cause problems with the thryoid?
Not likely: B"sd In severe hyperthyroidism corticosteroids like prednisone may be given with one reason being to decrease the conversion of thyroxine (T4) to its active form liothyronine (T3). Steroids also suppress the pituitary thyroid stimulating hormone, TSH, often seen in "sick thyroid" syndrome but this usualy does not result in hypothryoidism as uptake of T3 by cells is higher. here to discuss ...Read more
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Can the parathyroid glands be damaged after Iodine 131 treatment following thyroidectomy?
No but: The parathyroid can be inadvertently removed, temporarily or permanently damaged during the thyroidectomy. You just need to work with your doc to determine which case pertains to you. ...Read more
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Can thyroid problems cause weightloss?
High thyroid can: Excess thyroid hormone, or hyperthyroidism can lead to many body changes, including increased metabolism/heat production, tremors, fast heart rate and diarrhea. These effects may then lead to the weight loss that is commonly seen in hyperthyroidism. Most common causes of hyperthyroidism are graves' disease, over-active thyroid nodule(s), subacute thyroiditis and excessive thyroid pill intake. ...Read more
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Can thyroid issues cause a miscarriage?
Yes: Thyroid hormones are very important for pregnancy and could cause problems if severely dysfunctional. ...Read more
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What hormone imbalances can cause excessive face/head sweating? I have underactive thyroid, kidney disease, & low cortisol levels. Can these diseases?
Any of them: Sweating from overactie thyroid. It could also be from hormonal changes with estrogen or testosterone, and with kidney disease you could have an imbalance of those. ...Read more
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Can thyroid dysfunction lead to thyroid cancer?
No: Thyroid cancer is fairly common, the most common endocrine malignancy, and therefore, it can be seen in the setting of thyroid dysfunction (most commonly, hashimoto thyroiditis), but thyroid dysfunction has never been shown, to my knowledge, to cause thyroid cancer. ...Read more
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Can amberen cause thyroid problems?
Amberen: Is a unique vitamin supplement. It is all natural and animal studies, toxicology and clinical trials with amberen did not reveal any significant adverse reaction or side effects. The vitamins in it would not be considered harmful in any way to the thyroid gland. ...Read more
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Can thyroid disorders cause problems during pregnancy?
Yes: Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) or hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) can have serious consequences for your pregnancy and your baby. Talk to your doctor and make sure you are being treated appropriately. ...Read more
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Can gallbladder problems cause hairloss?
Not really: Gallbladder problems do not typically cause hair loss. ...Read more
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Can adrenal gland cause excessive sleepiness after eating?
No: Sleepiness after eating is usually due to Amino Acids like tryptophan in the food, that is why people get sleepy after thanksgiving turkey. ...Read more
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Can thyroid noudules cause swallowing problems?
Yes: Depending on the location on the gland and the size, they can press on the muscles of the throat or the esophagus itself. ...Read more
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Can diet pills cause disorders in the thyroid or pituitary glands?
Not likely: It may depend on what "diet pills" you are talking about, but most over the counter pills will not affect your thyroid or pituitary gland. ...Read more
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Can irregular thyroid function cause headaches?
Yes: Yes it can, particularly elevated thyroid hormone levels. Luckily, it's very easy to check by a simple blood test. Ask your doctor. ...Read more
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Can a surgeon accidentally removing a 1.5 cm mass of extra thyroid tissue or parathyroid gland cause significant hormone/thyroid problems in future?
Possibly: Damage or excess removal of those tissues may result in underactive thyroid. There are 4 parathyroid glands so damage to one or two should not cause hypoparathyroidism. Either way such a patient should be followed with periodic testing of thyroid function and parathyroid functions such as serum calcium levels by the endocrinologist or head and neck surgeon. ...Read more
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I have a TSH level of 22.38 and my T4 is 6.1 and Free T4 is 1.7. I had a portion of my thyroid removed last year during a parathyroid tumor removal. ?
22.38: That seems like a very high number and the pituitary gland must be seen by xray to make sure it is of normal size. Has your parathyroid gland been checked recently? Please let me know what happens. ...Read more
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What is a parathyroid and a regular thyroid. How do u fix elevated numbers on both. How can u treat thyroid problems. What can it affect?
Please clarify: I appreciate your enthusiasm, but you'll need to clarify. Do you have an elevated serum calcium with an elevated parathyroid hormone level? You're probably in for surgery that will make you much healthier in a very short time. Do you have an elevated thyroid hormone, or an elevated tsh? The implications are very different. Wishing you the best; if you clarify we can help more. ...Read more
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I had my thyroid and a parathyroid taken out 2 years ago. Could my parathyroids just stop working? And would it cause anxiety?
No: If you had surgery two years ago the remaining glands won't stop working. Anxiety unrelated. ...Read more
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I've been getting muscle cramps and spasms a lot lately. Is this possibly a thyroid or parathyroid problem?
Not the most likely-: Causes. Thyroid problem could possibly cause cramping but other symptoms are far more likely to be seen first in your thyroid isn't working right. Since one of the functions of the parathyroid is to control calcium levels, and low calcium levels can produce muscle spasm, it is also possible. Nevertheless, thyroid and parathyroid problems shouldn't come at the top of the list of considerations. ...Read more
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Can vit d supplementation for chronic deficiency that's caused 2ndry hyperparathyroidism end up shrinking one side of thyroid aprox 7mm in 10 months?
Vit D & thyroid: 35 F from US asks can Vit D meds for deficiency thats caused 2nd hyperparathyroidism end up shrinking one side of thyroid 7 mm in 1o months. ANS: I cannot figure out how this would happen due to Vit D. What does your health care team who knows you better think? ...Read more
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What's the thyroid vs. The parathyroid?
Anatomy: The thyroid gland is a major regulator of many functions of the body by producing thyroid hormones. It sits in the lower neck on both sides. The parathyroid glands regulate calcium metabolism. There are 4 of them and they lie behind (and often in contact with) the thyroid. ...Read more
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What is the difference between parathyroid and the thyroid?
Thyroid vs parathyro: The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland at the front of the neck. It is involved with metabolism. The parathyroid glands just happen to live next to the thyroid. They are responsible for maintaining the proper calcium level in the blood. ...Read more
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What is the difference between the parathyroid and the thyroid?
Calcium/Metabolism: Parathyroid are a group of 4 endocrin glands located behind the Thyroid gland.Produces Hormone that controls the Calcium in our bodies.How much Calcium is in your bones and in Blood. Thyroid is also an Endocrine Gland located in Neck and produces Thyroxin(T4) (Hormone) which controls Metabolism,growth and development and temperature.Thyroid also produces another hormone calledTriiodothyronine(T3) ...Read more
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Can you tell me about the difference between parathyroid and the thyroid?
Different hormones: Both glands are in the neck on both sides of the trachea. The larger thyroid gland produces thyroxin and is associated with recurrent laryngeal nerves which control vocal cords. The parathyroids are endocrine glands producing parathormone to control calcium serum levels. ...Read more
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Nodules haven been found on my thyroid, parathyroid, pituitary, and liver(fatty infiltrations?. I have hypothy. 2nd addison's. What could this be?
Not sure: Secondary adrenal insufficiency and hypothyroidism from a pituitary tumor + parathyroid tumor could result from men 1. Parathyroid ultrasound imaging is very difficult and needs specially trained radiologists to interpret. Thyroid tumors don't go with that, though. At the very least you need an endocrinologist. Calcium, phos, pth? ...Read more
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Can you live without your thyroid or parathyroid gland?
Yes: Many people have their thyroid gland removed and thyroid hormone is easy to replace. If all your parathyroids are taken out which is generally a complication of surgery for thyroid then vit d and calcium can be used to treat. ...Read more
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Fibrin glue in thyroid and parathyroid surgery: is under-flap suction still necessary?
Separate problem: The glue is used to help seal the surgical sites. The suction drain is to collect any post surgical fluids and prevent accumulation. The drains usually are removed in a few days. Okay to ask your surgeon. ...Read more
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Parathyroidism? Calcium 10ng/ml, vitd21.20ng/ml, hdl31, ldl117, trig197, vldl39, uricacid8.3, reflux, anxiety, high bp, sob, normal thyroid, v B12 212
No hyperpara.: calcium level is normal range. vvitamin D is low would help with vitamin D replacement, to target for level of 30. ...Read more
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I have pcos, multiple nodules in both kidneys, multiple thyroid nodules and a parathyroid nodule. Are these conditions connected?
Possible: See an endocrinologist for further evaluation.
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Can any doc tell me what's the difference between parathyroid and the thyroid?
Parathyroid : Parathyroid glands are located next to the thyroid. This is their only relation to the thyroid. ...Read more
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I have too much calcium in my blood and it is not my thyroid or parathyroid. What is it?
Other causes: Other conditions such as too much vit d, a condition known as sarcoid, or if you have tumors in your bone from some other tumor for example breast. ...Read more
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Which has more affect on digestion parathyroid or thyroid? Will a parathyroidectomy improve digestion?
Parathyroid: Not sure what you mean by "digestion", and it is not clear from your question what hormones are abnormal. If you have hyperparathyroidism and you are 41, you should probably have surgery to prevent bone loss. There are sometimes weird symptoms from the hyperparathyroidism, but i doubt surgery will improve GI symptoms. ...Read more
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I had my thyroid taken out 2 years ago. They took one of my 4 parathyroids. Is it possible for them to ever stop working?
Possible: But not likely if the remaining 3 are working. ...Read more
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