What is the expected treatment after thyroid removal?

Answer by  KarenH (212)

You will need to take tyroxinum for the rest of your life, but it's usually just one pill a day so it's not a big deal.

Answer by  linsm (898)

After thyroid removal, lab work will need to be done, diet may have to change, as well as thyroid medications prescribed.

Answer by  Lottadogs (1258)

When the thyroid is removed the body still needs the hormones produced by that gland. This measn that lifetime thyroid hormone supplementation is required.

Answer by  starmlw (960)

Your thyroid is a gland that produces various hormones your body needs for daily function. After your thyroid is removed, you will need to take daily thyroid hormone replacement, usually in the form of a pill. Your doctor will monitor your blood to determine the correct dosage.

Answer by  bubbyboy (9929)

After the thyroid has been removed you will need tests to determine how much thyroid replacement medication you will need. The thyroid is essential so you will need the medication for the rest of your life.

Answer by  newgeneration (699)

If the entire thyroid is removed, you may need prescription thyroid replacement drugs to ward off fatigue, depression and other symptoms of hypothyroidism.

Answer by  Latin4 (11170)

If it is removed you will be on throid medication for the rest of your life. This is also a factor when you have neck cancer and the radiation kills the thyroid. You will take this for the rest of your life.