Autotransplantation of benign thyroid tissue after TT helps avoid life-time thyroid hormonal replacement therapy. Another advantage of heterotopic thyroid autotransplantation is maintaining the autoregulatory mechanism of thyroxin production inside the body according to its needs [7].
Q. Can thyroid gland regenerate?
Although having the capacity to grow in response to a stimulus that perturbs the pituitary-thyroid axis, the thyroid gland is considered not a regenerative organ.
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Q. Can I get a new thyroid?
Complete thyroidectomy This hormone replacement is identical to the hormone normally made by your thyroid gland and performs all of the same functions. Your doctor will test your blood to know how much thyroid hormone replacement you need.
Q. Can Implanon affect thyroid?
In this 2-year open randomized study of 80 implant acceptors, we found that both implants may induce minimal changes in thyroid hormones and cortisol levels, possibly secondary to alterations in the respective binding globulins in the serum.
Q. How painful is thyroid surgery?
Typically, there is not a lot of pain involved with thyroid and parathyroid surgery. Rarely narcotic pain medication will be required, but it will be available to you if needed. Most patients only need acetaminophen (Tylenol) for discomfort.
Q. How should I sleep after a thyroidectomy?
Head of Bed: Please elevate the head of your bed 30-45 degrees or sleep in a recliner at 30-45 degrees for the first 3-4 days to decrease swelling. The skin above the incision may look swollen after lying down for a few hours.
Q. How long is the recovery time for thyroid removal?
Most people take 1 to 2 weeks off to recover. You should not drive for at least a week. There are no other restrictions. Depending on the amount of thyroid tissue that was removed and the reason for your surgery, you may be placed on thyroid hormone (Synthroid or Cytomel).
