Thyroidectomy is relatively common, the most common reason
for removal is a malignant tumor of the gland. In some cases thyrotoxic crisis or
thyroid storm may necessitate thyroidectomy. Thyroid storm is a life threatening illness
and is characterized by tachycardia, severe hypertension, heart failure, and cardiac
dysrhythmias. Yes, you can live just fine if the thyroid gland is removed but you will
have to take thyroid medication for the rest of your
life.
The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland that secretes
the thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH, released by the
by the pituitary), and triiodothyronine (T3), directly into the bloodstream. These
hormones working together control the process and rate of cellular metabolism. In
children they are responsible for growth.
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