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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
Swelling after Lobectomy
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Apr 18, 2007 12:00AM
, Apr 18, 2007 12:00AM
It may take 2-3 weeks for swelling to go down, if it is increasing, let your surgeon know.
Member Comments (2)
by 2wheelermom, Apr 19, 2007 12:00AM
I had a hemi-thyroidectomy about 8 weeks ago and have the exact same degree of swelling as when I left the hospital. Some days are actually worse than others. It's a disconcerting feeling - particularly when I have to swallow - I need to keep my head bent forward to do so with any degree of comfort. The surgeon (with whom I have a 3-mo follow-up appt in May) said to apply heat and massage daily. Nothing seems to be working - but at the same time, no one at the Dr's office seems to regard this as unusual, either. I'm guessing it's just going to take time..(?)
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