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Hemithyroidectomy done and biopsy reports came as papillary carcinoma of thyroid, total thyroidectomy done, now they are suggesting to take radio active iodine, does it have any side effects

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Radioactive Iodine is adjuvant recognised treatment for Thyroid cancer after total .thyroidectomy . Side effects are very controlled & advantage are well recognised . ...  Read More

Total thyroidectomy with frozen section biopsy and proceed. This is what I was advised by my doctor.

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What was his Diagnosis? Please upload all test reports. ...  Read More

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Hi, I have attached my total thyroidectomy diagnosis report. This is after thyroid surgery. Please let me know if there is any issue if a reactive lymph node is seen.

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The histopathology report does not have any features of cancer. A reactive lymph node is not malignant therefore you need not worry about it. ...  Read More

Total thyroidectomy with frozen section biopsy and proceed is the suggestion from my doctor. Need second advise.

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Hello there, please share your reports and explain briefly what has happened and what problem are you facing related health, so it will help to give you advice, do Consult online with reports. ...  Read More

Hi doctor. My brother has undergone TOTAL THYROIDECTOMY surgery 4 years back. Now he is on regular thyroid pills. Just wanted to understand, in future is there a chance of any serious side effects/ risks due to this surgery? Or will he face male infertility problem in future? Thank you in advance.

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If uptill now no complications happened then there is less likely any risk / complications to occur henceforth Continue follow up ...  Read More

After total thyroidectomy today TSH level of my mother checked.It is 150 micro IU per ml.And she was diagnosed with papillary carcinoma.Doc advised RAI Ablation therapy within very short period.calcium drug supplements are regularly taken as per doc prescription. Kindly let us know if any medicine needs considering the present TSH level of my moth

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150 is too high. RAI abletion over? Then if over needs to start on eltroxin 200 or 300 micro Gram per day ...  Read More

45/f,pT3aN0Mx,ajcc-1,papillary CA post total thyroidectomy with CCND, after 2 months post surgery her thyroglobulin levels 0.2ng/ml,anti thyroglobulin antibody levels are 203 IU/l, how long does it take for those antibody levels to become normal??????, her TSH is 123mIU/ml ,hypothyroid state ,now prescribed thyronorm 123mg...

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Please get I131 uptake scan for considering for I131 ablative treatment ...  Read More

Hi I had total thyroidectomy due to Thyroid cancer, Parathyroids were preserved. Taking calcium supplement of 2000 mg. Day of discharge calcium was 8.3mg/DL Before Rai therapy calcium was 10.2mg/DL After 11 days of RAI calcium was 7mg/DL Later after 10 days calcium was 7.2mg/DL My albumin level is 4.2gms/DL If my Albumin is normal and earlier

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Hi, You should consult your surgeon and get your self evaluated. You need to take calcium supplementation if it's low. You may check serum PTH levels.. ...  Read More

Apart from thyroidectomy, does latest procedure of thermal ablation of nodule is possible in my case. I donot prefer the surgical procedure I had a doubt of whether the procedure thermal ablation is sufficient to cure my condition

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Preoperative assessment is required to predict the outcome. ...  Read More

I had total thyroidectomy 2 years ago. I have been working since then. Now i want to switch the company but i am worried of the per-employment medical test. Do physician declare a person fit for desk job after total thyroidectomy?

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Yes.. No problem.. but r u on any medication what r ur TSH levels ...  Read More

I had total thyroidectomy done in dec 2023 ,I was diagnosed with papillary carcinoma,but every time my TSH value 0.4,0.6 like that now myTSH value increases to 3.34 .I'm worried plz suggests solution

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What dose of Thyroxine are you taking? When was your last follow up? Please share the details of treatment and follow up. ...  Read More

After thyroidectomy done for papillary carcinoma of cancer and received radio iodine therapy 3 months ago, now my follow up check up will be done on27 th April. So plz suggest what test will be done and what precautions to be done and diet should be follow for not to come back cancer in life

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Tg, TFT, Usg on follow up ...  Read More

Respected sir I have an issue with TSH it's sometimes 4.3&6.5 & once it's reached 10 and last 3 months before it was 4.3 but today I tested in this test it was 7.3 and TPO is 1065 & Anti THYROGLOBULIN ANTIBODY is 105 ..and iam using 75 MCG of tablet every day from one and half year & Free T3 ,T4 & Total T3,T4 are in range and Vi

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Do connect and consult Will help you ...  Read More

I was diagnosed with papillary carcinoma of thyroid in December and done total thyroidectomy and on 23 jan Radio active iodine therapy was done and on31 jan I 131 whole body scan done, doctor told reports are normal, plz suggest good diet to cop up my weakness and food that I don't get cancer again in my life, and plz suggest physical activity when

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Healthy afternoon ma’am, Part of that self care process may include making temporary changes to your diet. Stick to soft , cool foods, Enjoy foods that’s are rich in vitamin C, prioritise the intake ...  Read More

Can i have paracetamol for my headache, I am going to have RAI on 23 janauary, I had thyroidectomy 17 days ago

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Patient's detailed medical history is required. It is recommended to consult a doctor professional through the Practo app or visit a local medical facility for a thorough evaluation. Please keep in mi ...  Read More

Papillary carcinoma of thyroid, done total thyroidectomy and cervical lymph nodes also removed, what should I eat regularly and daily routine to prevent cancer

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In the immediate postoperative period, doctors usually advise for low iodine diet, especially for 2-4 weeks after surgery in patients planned for postoperative radioiodine therapy. This can be done by ...  Read More

After biopsy reports came as papillary carcinoma of thyroid, pt2 , doctor suggest radio active iodine medicine after 1 month, plz suggest any side effects

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A radioiodine scan must have been suggested. It is essential to take. It doesn't have significant side effects. ...  Read More

Hi doctor, I had my total thyroidectomy for MNG 1 month back and the tsh value after a month shows 14.5 . I was been prescribed 75mcg. Now changed to 100 mcg. Please let me know whether tsh value will become appropriate based on the recent 100 mcg dose

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Connect please ...  Read More

I am suffering with hyperthyroid and atrial fibrillation since 21.12.2020 (for over 23 months). TSH flutuates a lot and i get thyroid profile test every 10 to 14 days. All t3. T4 and tsh were in normal range for last one month. Got thyroid profile total test on 28 november 2022 and report shows t3 at 1 ng/ml, t4 at 9.9 and tsh at 0.946. I hav

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Add propanol 20 mg to ongoing treatment. ...  Read More

My mother's THYROGLOBULIN (TG) test value came around 300 ng/ml. Does this means she is having cancer? From where we can start to cure this? Please help

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Diagnosis of cancer and it's treatment depends on several other factors and investigations. U should personally visit a nearby doctor. ...  Read More

I have been suffering from thyroid since last 15 yrs and recently when my weight went up, I went for a check and found that my Anti Thyroglobulin Antibody which should range between 0 to 4 has gone up to 230... Phosphorus is also very high while Vitamin b12 is extremely low...I'm worried about my thyroid. Is this alarming and need a surgery or anyt

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It is not cancer but need thyroid supplement ...  Read More

Thyroidectomy is suggested in view of continuous dependence on medication multinodular Nature of disease

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Hi dear a homoeopathic constitutional treatment will give you best results naturally You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance and permanent cure without any side effe ...  Read More

So I’ve been told that my mom’s MRI testing indicated results of an increase beyond standard in thyroglobulin AB (22>20). Can this be treated? The research I’ve done so far has shown that it can’t be cured but the TGB AB (thyroglobulin antibodies) can decrease. If there’s a minor increase in TGB AB, does that indicate that you can harbor thyroid

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please consult an ophthalmologist. the higher levels of th an are not good. ...  Read More

Last 2013 my thyroid was removed and biopsy showed papillary carcinoma and hashimoto's thyroiditis. Until to day i haven't gone through radioactive iodine therapy. What are the possibilities that the cancer is still in my system?

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Difficult to say. When cancer is present with hashimoto thyroiditis in a way its good because the lymphocytes which increase in thyroiditis keep the cancer at bay and the cancer is usually in an early ...  Read More

I was detected with cold nodules in my thyroid gland i recently had a thyroglobulin level test it came out to be 120 ng/ml does this mean i have thyroid cancer ?

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No but higher chances are there. first step is thyroidectomy ie surgery ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, I had Total thyroidectomy on 28th February , 4 parathyroids were preserved, DAY 1 after surgery my Calcium was 8.6 . DAY 2 my Calcium was 8.3. I was told to take Calcium supplement with vitaminD3 3000mg/ 3 tablets per day for initial 1 week. Later dosage was reduced to 2000mg , 2 tablets per day. I had 100mci of Rai therapy on 31st Ma

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If you don't have symptoms of decrease calcium like spasms of hand and tingling and numbness then only check for calcium and suppliment it ...  Read More

Sir I am suffering from thyroid. But my t3, t4, and tsh levels are normal. But my thyroglobulin level is 154. Sir my tongue is giving little burning sensation. What is to be done. Is it serious.

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Nothing to worry about burning sensation it was common in hypothyroid, ...  Read More

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