Patients after subtotal thyroidectomy

summary

Now many thyroid diseases need to be treated by subtotal thyroidectomy, but the thyroid gland is in the place with dense blood vessels. What are the precautions after subtotal thyroidectomy?

Patients after subtotal thyroidectomy

First of all, after subtotal thyroidectomy, we should pay close attention to our breathing state, pay attention to our body temperature at ordinary times, and often go to the hospital for comprehensive physical examination, which is also a very necessary measure.

Secondly, patients with hyperthyroidism continued to take compound iodine solution three times a day, 15 drops each time on the first day, and then decreased by 1 drop every day until 5 drops each time.

Finally, thyroid crisis usually occurs within 12-36 hours after operation, characterized by high fever, rapid and weak pulse (more than 120 times per minute), irritability, delirium, even coma, often accompanied by vomiting and watery diarrhea. If the treatment is not timely or improper, the patient often dies quickly.

matters needing attention

After subtotal thyroidectomy, we should pay attention to our diet, never eat greasy food, and try not to put too much pressure on ourselves at work. Proper exercise can effectively improve the body function.