Post Parathyroid Surgery – You Can Expect These Things
In the parathyroid surgery, parathyroid glands are removed. It’s also known as a parathyroidectomy. The surgery is conducted if your blood possesses too much of calcium. This is a condition known as hypercalcemia. Not every surgeon specializes in conducting the parathyroid operation and the experience varies from the one who specializes in the neck or endocrine operations. The board certified team at Cancer Care Specialities in Al Zahara hospital are highly skilled in carrying out parathyroid surgery in Dubai.
RECOVERY – Most patients are so quick in recovering that they can be seen drinking and walking the next day. There are not a lot of pain involved with thyroid and parathyroid surgery. Painkillers are recommended only if the need persists. As the surgery is conducted under general anesthesia, you will be asked to stay overnight and discharged the next morning after thorough check up.
SWELLING – It might be possible that the patient can feel some swelling and light bruising at the incision site. You might also feel that the incision is slightly raised. All these things are not to be worried about. Post-surgery, these things are normal for a few weeks and will resolve over time on their own. The feeling of numbness too if experienced under the chin will also come to an end.
INCISION SCAR – Minimally invasive surgeries have taken the place of the traditional parathyroid surgeries. The scar too recovers on its own in 3-6 months span. However, all the incisions are sensitive to sunlight. The ultraviolet rays of the sun can make the scar portion dark. Therefore, when moving out apply sunscreen or cover your scar.
DIET / SWALLOWING – You may eat whatever you would like to. But in the initial day’s post-surgery avoid solid food instead opt for softer foods and a liquid diet. Once you find yourself fit, you can advance your diet. You might experience changes in swallowing however, it will recover with time. The sensation of lump while you swallow will also decrease with time.
NECK STIFFNESS – Post surgery, you might experience stiffness in back, neck, and shoulder along with tension headaches. It might take a week or two to completely go away. Avoid driving till the pain vanishes. Gently perform neck exercises to avoid stiffness. You may also use a warm compress or heating pad to alleviate stiffness in the neck and shoulder.
PAIN MANAGEMENT AT HOME – The doctors or the surgeon might prescribe you some painkillers that are required to be taken for few initial days. Take medication as prescribed by the healthcare provider. Avoid driving the car and taking alcohol till you’re fully recovered and find yourself completely fit.
But, if you experience fever, difficulty in swallowing, increased pain at the incision, increased swelling and muscle cramps, visit the doctor immediately. Cancer Care Specialities team of expert doctors provide post parathyroid surgery care in Dubai to help you recover fast and start the normal healthy life sooner. It’s your body, and you deserve to have an experienced surgeon operating on you.
