What Are the Symptoms After Thyroid Surgery?
The thyroid, a small two-part gland in the lower neck, controls the body’s metabolism, heart rate and pulse. Several operations may be performed on the thyroid, including a biopsy, removal of a tiny part of the gland for diagnostic purposes, or a lobectomy, removal of one lobe, reports the American Thyroid Association. Partial or complete removal of the thyroid, which is called thyroidectomy, may be done as well. The symptoms following surgery depend on the thyroid problem, extent of the operation and the surgeon’s expertise.
