Thyroidectomy is the process of removing the thyroid. The result is hypothyroidism if not treated with thyroid hormone. Thyroidectomy is sometimes done to treat hyperthyroidism.
Hypothyroidism is thought to occur in 12-50% of persons in the first year after a thyroidectomy. Late-onset hypothyroidism develops among an additional 1-3% of persons each year.
The ICD-9 code for status post thyroidectomy depends on a number of factors including if the patient has cancer or just nodules. For hypothyroidism, post-surgery, the code is 244.0.
No. An overproduction of TSH would cause hyperthyroidism.
This can occur if the parathyroid glands are injured or removed at the time of the thyroidectomy.
Hypothyroidism causes you to retain water that leads to bloating.
Hypothyroidism does not cause mental "retardation". MR is caused by genetics usually. Hypothyroidism is treatable.
Hypothyroidism can cause irregular periods. If you are 44 years old it can also be the beginnings of menopause. It would be best to discuss it with your doctor.
Removal of the thyroid gland because of cancer or other thyroid disorders can result in hypothyroidism.
Infections that depress thyroid hormone production usually cause permanent hypothyroidism.
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