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What Are The Repercussions Of Not Taking Medicines After Thyroid Removal?

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Posted on Sat, 17 Sep 2016
Question: What oud happen if I refuse medication after removal of my thyroid???
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Answered by Dr. Shehzad Topiwala (58 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Not safe at all

Detailed Answer:
If your thyroid has been completely removed then you need thyroxine daily for life at an appropriate dose. If you do not do so eventually it will cause many medical problems and will likely progress to a life threatening situation called Myxedema Coma
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What Are The Repercussions Of Not Taking Medicines After Thyroid Removal?

Brief Answer: Not safe at all Detailed Answer: If your thyroid has been completely removed then you need thyroxine daily for life at an appropriate dose. If you do not do so eventually it will cause many medical problems and will likely progress to a life threatening situation called Myxedema Coma