Eight possible symptoms of postoperative sequelae of thyroid nodules can not be ignored!

1 Patients with hypothyroidism after operation often need to undergo total/near total thyroidectomy, and hypothyroidism may occur after operation or for life.

How to deal with postoperative hypothyroidism? As long as a small dose of thyroxine preparation is given, normal thyroid function can be maintained.

The key to postoperative bleeding is thyroid gland, which is rich in blood vessels and nerves. When the operation is finished, you may not see anything. Postoperative bleeding and nerve compression can cause very dangerous situations.

What should I do? Considering this situation, I need to be hospitalized after the operation. Once there is an abnormal situation, it is convenient to ignore it and deal with it urgently with the doctor.

The operation of thyroid nodule caused by postoperative respiratory tract infection was carried out in our neck, where there are rich blood vessels and nerves. If it is not handled properly, it is easy to cause danger or complications. Sometimes patients cough up phlegm in time, and the sputum stays in the trachea, which will cause respiratory infection.

What to do in order to avoid sputum retention in trachea, postoperative care and attention to breathing can help or urge patients to expectorate.

4 postoperative dyspnea and asphyxia. For example, a thyroid lump is large before operation, and the trachea is squeezed for a long time, which leads to the softening and loss of support of the tracheal cartilage, leading to the collapse of the trachea and the blockage of sputum. In a short period of time, patients will have difficulty breathing and even suffocation.

How? It is suggested to stay in the hospital for observation and suck sputum in time to avoid this situation. Notify the doctor in time if there is any abnormality.