How is dysphagia after thyroid operation

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There are many types of thyroid surgery. Among them, thyroidectomy is a way to treat thyroid diseases. Thyroidectomy can be divided into total resection and partial resection. Now let's talk about the dysphagia after thyroid surgery.

How is dysphagia after thyroid operation

First: no hoarseness, no nerve damage, throat foreign body sensation, whether it is the patient after the operation to eat less water, postoperative wound pain and so on, it is recommended that you take the above drugs, if the effect is not good, you can go to the hospital for surgery again.

Second: Dysphagia after thyroid surgery, we suggest you actively find the cause of dysphagia, now the first consideration is caused by nerve damage, the general recovery time is relatively long; then if necessary, do a laryngoscopy to see if there is damage to the trachea. Reoperation is needed if necessary.  

Third, some patients with postoperative dysphagia after thyroid surgery are related to neck incision scar and other factors. Most incisions will soften gradually after half a year to one year, and foreign body sensation can be slightly improved. Swallowing exercise should be strengthened and thyroid ultrasound should be reexamined.

matters needing attention

For example, young people with diffuse goiter are not suitable for thyroidectomy, or patients with other serious diseases are not suitable for thyroidectomy.