Hyperthyroidism (cont.)
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- Hyperthyroidism Overview
- Hyperthyroidism Causes
- Hyperthyroidism Symptoms
- Exams and Tests
- Hyperthyroidism Treatment
- Therapies to Decrease Thyroid Hormone Levels
- Antithyroid Medications
- Radioactive Iodine
- Surgical Interventions
- Therapies to Decrease Symptoms
- Hyperthyroidism as a Result of Other Medical Treatments
- Prognosis
- For More Information
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
- Viewer Comments: Hyperthyroidism - Symptoms Experienced
Surgical Interventions
For the patient with an overactive nodule
- Removal of part of thyroid gland containing overactive nodule
For the patient with generalized overactive thyroid gland with or without thyroid enlargement
- Removal of entire thyroid gland.
Risks of surgery
- Most patients will become hypothyroid and require thyroid hormone
replacement therapy
- There is a small risk of recurrent hyperthyroidism if a large amount of
remaining thyroid is left after the surgery.
- There is a small risk of damage to structures near the thyroid, including
the nerve to the voice box and the glands that regulate calcium levels in the
blood.
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