How to care for subtotal thyroidectomy

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In the first half of the year, I learned that I had hyperthyroidism, and my condition was quite serious. Recently, I always felt that my eyes were protruding, and I didn't eat well. I had no strength all over. Later, I went to the hospital for subtotal thyroidectomy, and now I'm recovering. Today, let me share with you how to care for subtotal thyroidectomy.

How to care for subtotal thyroidectomy

The first step: after resection, the patient's body is very weak, so it is urgent to strengthen nutrition. The preparation of diet should be diversified, and cooking should be more in the way of steaming and stewing, which not only reduces the loss of nutrition, but also is conducive to the digestion and absorption of patients, and less in the way of frying, frying and frying.

The second step: after the radical operation of thyroid cancer, we should pay attention to keep the drainage unobstructed and prevent the flap necrosis. Regularly observe and record the character and quantity of drainage fluid. If the drainage fluid is milky white, it indicates that there may be chylous leakage, the doctor should be informed in time for treatment.

The third step: need to supplement thyroid hormone for life, and regular review, to maintain normal thyroid function, the commonly used drug is euthyrox, which is a kind of levothyroxine, the patient's current low white blood cells, not caused by drugs, so can not stop the drug.

matters needing attention

Total thyroidectomy will lead to hypothyroidism, and patients with total thyroidectomy need to take thyroid preparations for life, in order to satisfy the body's need for thyroxine. If the body has discomfort after operation, they should go to the hospital for examination, and do not take medicine blindly.