what are the side effects after thyroid surgery?
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['Neck Pain and Stiffness. The neck is put in an extended position during surgery, and many people avoid moving their necks afterward. ... ', 'A Sore Throat. ... ', 'Difficulty Swallowing. ... ', 'Hoarseness and Voice Problems. ... ', 'Transient Hypoparathyroidism. ... ', 'Hypothyroidism. ... ', 'Hematoma. ... ', 'Permanent Hypoparathyroidism.']
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Background: Patients who undergo thyroidectomy often complain of weight gain, which they frequently attribute to inadequate thyroid hormone replacement.
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['bleeding that lasts longer than 12 hours.', 'severe fever and chills, signaling an infection.', 'nausea or vomiting.', 'cough.', 'chest pain and shortness of breath.', 'swelling and redness at the surgical site.']
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One of the symptoms of an underactive thyroid gland is weight gain. So, once you start taking levothyroxine, you may lose weight as your body's hormones rebalance. Losing weight can also be a sign that your dose of levothyroxine is too high.
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Symptoms of low thyroid hormone levels include tiredness, muscle aches, constipation, dry skin, weight gain, slow heartbeat, or sensitivity to cold. Tell your doctor if your condition worsens or persists after several weeks of taking this medication.
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Levothyroxine Overdose If you take too much of the drug, you may develop symptoms of overactive thyroid, including fatigue, sensitivity to heat, increased appetite, and sweating. Symptoms of a levothyroxine overdose may also include: Confusion and disorientation. Shock.
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If you take too much of the drug, you may develop symptoms of overactive thyroid, including fatigue, sensitivity to heat, increased appetite, and sweating. Symptoms of a levothyroxine overdose may also include: Confusion and disorientation.
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Common side effects right after most of these procedures include bruising, swelling, skin discoloration, and slight pain. The side effects are most severe with vein stripping and ligation (li-GA-shun). Although rare, this procedure can cause severe pain, infection, blood clots, and scarring.
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['Chemotherapy-induced and postoperative nausea and vomiting.', 'Dental pain.', 'Headaches, including tension headaches and migraines.', 'Labor pain.', 'Low back pain.', 'Neck pain.', 'Osteoarthritis.', 'Menstrual cramps.']
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['Bleeding.', 'Heart rhythm irregularities (arrhythmias)', 'Infections of the chest wound.', 'Memory loss or troubles with thinking clearly, which often improve within six to 12 months.', 'Kidney problems.', 'Stroke.', 'Heart attack, if a blood clot breaks loose soon after surgery.']
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Respiratory system — Hypothyroidism weakens the respiratory muscles and decreases lung function. Symptoms can include fatigue, shortness of breath with exercise, and decreased ability to exercise. Hypothyroidism can also lead to swelling of the tongue, hoarse voice, and sleep apnea.
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The good news is that many of the side effects of hormonal birth control are reversible, if you stop taking them soon enough. Not every person who experiences symptoms of a hypoactive thyroid will develop Hashimoto's Thyroiditis.
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Fatigue or muscle weakness. Diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Menstrual irregularities. Goiter/enlarged thyroid.
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Patients with hyperthyroidism commonly experience weight gain after thyroidectomy. This occurs due to the reduction in circulating thyroid hormone, thus ameliorating the weight-lowering effects of elevated thyroid hormones (4,5).
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Depending on their job type, most people will need to take 1-2 weeks off work after thyroid surgery. Some patients experience a sensation as though there is a lump in the throat upon swallowing; this is normal and it spontaneously subsides over time.
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['Anesthesia risks.', 'Bleeding.', 'Infection.', 'Fluid accumulation (seroma)', 'Poor wound healing.', 'Skin loss.', 'Numbness or other changes in skin sensation.', 'Skin discoloration and/or prolonged swelling.']
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What happens if I overdose on levothyroxine (oral/injection)? Overdose symptoms may include headache, leg cramps, tremors, feeling nervous or irritable, chest pain, shortness of breath, and fast or pounding heartbeats.