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What Causes Sore Throat After Thyroidectomy?
Question: Is a score throat normal after a thyroidectomy? I hady thyroid removed oct 20 2013. I still have a score throat and my voice is still strained. (Sore when i swallow)
Brief Answer:
Thyrpid
Detailed Answer:
It has been 6 months since your surgery. Ask the surgeon if the recurrent laryngeal nerve was damaged during surgery. This is the nerve that controls the vocal cords which are vital for speech. There is a small chance during every thyroid surgery for this nerve to be damaged. That's why many a time, surgeons performs vocal cord examination even before surgery to know the baseline status of the vocal cord and compare it after surgery to see if there is any difference.
Thyrpid
Detailed Answer:
It has been 6 months since your surgery. Ask the surgeon if the recurrent laryngeal nerve was damaged during surgery. This is the nerve that controls the vocal cords which are vital for speech. There is a small chance during every thyroid surgery for this nerve to be damaged. That's why many a time, surgeons performs vocal cord examination even before surgery to know the baseline status of the vocal cord and compare it after surgery to see if there is any difference.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Would that cause a sore throat
Brief Answer:
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Sore throat is not exactly what it would cause but the strained voice that you are experiencing is an indication of potential vocal cord problem
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Sore throat is not exactly what it would cause but the strained voice that you are experiencing is an indication of potential vocal cord problem
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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