There are many dangers or risks that could be taken from getting thyroid surgery. They are:
1) biopsy or lumpectomy - removing a small part of the thyroid
gland; 2) lobectomy - removing half of the thyroid gland; 3) removing
nearly all of the thyroid gland (subtotal thyroidectomy - leaving a small
amount of thyroid tissue bilaterally or near-total thyroidectomy - leaving
about one gm or cm of thyroid tissue on one side); or 4) total
thyroidectomy, which removes all identifiable thyroid tissue. There are
specific indications for each of these operations. The main risks of a
thyroid operation involve possible damage to important anatomical
structures near the thyroid, primarily the parathyroid glands (which
regulate calcium levels) and the recurrent and external laryngeal
nerves (which control the vocal cords)
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The thyroid controls the metabolism, which controls everything.... I suggest you research Graves disease, a thyroid auto-immune disease which a loved one close to me has. A fast thyroid can cause rapid heart rate (to the point you are breathless and can't sleep) among other complications. A slow one can be damaging and can make it where you will gain weight no matter how little food you eat.
Thyroid can be dangerous, more so for women than men. Being over 50 increases the risk of thyroid disease for both men and women. Also having a first degree relative, such as a mother, or sister makes the risk slightly greater.
If you have any questions or concerns about how risky thyroid surgery is, make sure to talk with your physician(s). Overall, a partial or full thyroidectomy does have some risk. For example, some patients wake up with a weak, dry throat. Meanwhile, others notice a change in their tone of voice. And sometimes the parathyroid can get damaged. These risks do not happen to everyone which is why it's important to talk with your doctor(s). Thyroid surgery typically will require an overnight stay at the hospital, and about a week to two weeks of no lifting.
According to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, a thyroid nodule is a lump in or on the thyroid gland. Any time a lump is discovered in thyroid tissue, the possibility for cancer needs to be considered. Fortunately, the vast majority of thyroid nodules tend to be benign. The AACE says nodules can be caused by a simple overgrowth of normal thyroid tissue, fluid-filled cysts, inflammation, or a tumor.
It could damage the sensitive brain tissue causing brain damage or worse.
It could damage the sensitive brain tissue causing brain damage or worse.
I have one on my back, and yes you can get it removed (my Doctor has told me) but it is risky depending on how big it is.
Unless you consider some risky hormone treatments, there is nothing that will deepen your voice. Your voice will naturally deepen as you go through puberty. The deepening is due to the thyroid cartilage and vocal cords growing.
Highly unlikely - as that would involve a risky operation under general anaesthetic.
en thyroid means- made up of thyroid....or "in thyroid"
Yes! a thyroid gland IS an endocrine gland
Thyroid parenchyma is the normal bulk of the thyroid.
The thyroid produces thyroid hormones.
No it Isn't Risky is an adjective
RISKY