1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Hormonal Imbalances

  4. Thyroid gland. Is surgery mandatory?

diabetes-icon
Thyroid gland
My Aunt has Left lobe of thyroid gland  swollened, doctor has recommended to partially remove thyroid gland (left lobe). However functioning of thyroid gland appears to be normal. Surgery name : Hemithyroidectomy Doctor has prescribed above surgery, i have attached ultrasound thyroid scan report ..is surgery mandatory ?  please check the report and suggest Thanks
142 Views v

Answers (1)

Like the answers? Consult privately with the doctor of your choice

You can take a second opinion with an endocrinologist. But, in person consultation will be helpful in deciding the management.
Answered
Flag this Answer
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?

Articles you may like

Thyroid: The Tricky Gland

Ms.Mansi Padechia

MANAGEMENT OF HYPOTHYROIDISMHypothyroidism develops when there is insufficient thyroid hormone production by the thyroid ... Read more

Thyroid and Pregnancy: Do I Need to Check

Dr.Priyanka Mehta

What is the thyroid gland?The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland that is normally located in the lower ... Read more

The Relation Between Thyroid and Reproduction (Fertility, Pregnancy)

Dr. Sujoy Dasgupta

25th May is the World Thyroid Day. Thyroid disorders are one of the most common disorders of hormones in our body. Thyro ... Read more

Thyroid Condition - It Is More Than Just the Hormone Level That Needs Fixing

Dr.Seema Mahesh

Dear friend,Yes, I know you have been diagnosed of a condition that says your hormone level is NOT OK and if you keep th ... Read more

Impact of Thyroid on Fertility

Dr.Sophia

Functions of the Thyroid gland:The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland situated in front of the neck which produces thyr ... Read more

Thyroid Care With Ayurveda

Dr.Suraj Bhunje

*THYROID CARE with AYURVEDA* Metabolism is a series of complex processes by which the human body converts food, water, ... Read more

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
Internet is not a doctor

Internet is not a doctor

Consult with real doctors online

  • Private consultation
  • 5-min response
  • Free follow-ups
Consult with a doctor
Online now

The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.

Articles you may like

Thyroid: The Tricky Gland

Ms.Mansi Padechia

MANAGEMENT OF HYPOTHYROIDISMHypothyroidism develops when there is insufficient thyroid hormone production by the thyroid ... Read more

Thyroid and Pregnancy: Do I Need to Check

Dr.Priyanka Mehta

What is the thyroid gland?The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland that is normally located in the lower ... Read more

The Relation Between Thyroid and Reproduction (Fertility, Pregnancy)

Dr. Sujoy Dasgupta

25th May is the World Thyroid Day. Thyroid disorders are one of the most common disorders of hormones in our body. Thyro ... Read more

Thyroid Condition - It Is More Than Just the Hormone Level That Needs Fixing

Dr.Seema Mahesh

Dear friend,Yes, I know you have been diagnosed of a condition that says your hormone level is NOT OK and if you keep th ... Read more

Impact of Thyroid on Fertility

Dr.Sophia

Functions of the Thyroid gland:The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland situated in front of the neck which produces thyr ... Read more

Thyroid Care With Ayurveda

Dr.Suraj Bhunje

*THYROID CARE with AYURVEDA* Metabolism is a series of complex processes by which the human body converts food, water, ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Nodules in thyroid lobe

 545 Views
Left thyroid lobe is enlarged,replaced by isohypoechoic nodule measuring 5.4*2.3cms in size with internal ... Read More

Benign cyst in right thyroid gland

 419 Views
I have benign cyst in right thyroid gland I would like to visit a endocrinologist.My TSh is also above no ... Read More

Collide nodule on thyroid gland

 302 Views
A 25 years old female unmarried, having collide nodule ( benign) on both side of thyroid gland, however d ... Read More

Thyroid goitre glands

 261 Views
My thyroid level has increased by 14.00 due to this my goitre glands has also increased in size. I have d ... Read More

Thyroid nodule

 226 Views
Is it possible for a hypodense nodule on an enlarged thyroid lobe to not be toxic even when there are cle ... Read More

Thyroid gland swollen

 69 Views
Hi My Aunt has Left lobe of thyroid gland swollen, doctor has recommended to partially remove thyroid gl ... Read More

Problem with thyroid gland

 70 Views
Nodular colloid goiter with cystic on right lobe of thyroid.this report was taken at 2014.Now its becomes ... Read More

My mom is has got thyroid gland removal

 68 Views
I wanted to know how much should thyroid stimulating hormone Should be... She is having 17.22...how much ... Read More

Neck cyst on thyroid gland

 217 Views
An cyst was was formed on my thyroid gland .is it cured for medicine otherwise surgery is need.i attached ... Read More

Thyroid gland problem

 68 Views
I have first thyroidtest level is 7.85 then I consultant genernal physician Dr gave me to use 50mcg thyro ... Read More

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.