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Can you live a long life after a thyroidectomy?
I will have a thyroidectomy. Can you live a long life after a thyroidectomy?
6 Answers
WITH PROPER CARE THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE IN YOUR LIFESPAN AFTER THYROIDECTOMY. DR. NORWOOD
It depends extent and the fundamental reason for the thyroidectomy.
A thyroidectomy should have no impact on longevity
The flip answer is yes of course. But the devil is in the details. I believe your real question is will having my thyroid removed change my life expectancy?
So why did you have the thyroidectomy? Was it complete or partial and what happens now? These are all questions to have with your surgeon.
Yes
Yes.