Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Done Total Thyroidectomy. Numb Lips, Tingling Fingers, Trembling Hands. Due To Low Calcium?
I had a total thyroidectomy on Monday of last week. Wednesday I returned to the hospital with numb lips and tingling fingers. They did bloodwork and prescribed calcium supplements. Today my bottom lip is still numb and my hands are trembling, sometimes visibly, sometimes I just feel like they're trembling. Would low calcium cause this trembling?
Sat, 6 Apr 2013
Hello,
A total thyroidectomy is an operation that involves the surgical removal of all of the thyroid gland.
The most common complication after total or near-total thyroidectomy is hypocalcemia which is secondary to hypoparathyroidism.Although In many cases, this complication is asymptomatic,but when symptoms develop, however, they can range from mild paresthesias to painful tetany and sometimes even life-threatening complications like laryngeal spasm or arrythmias.
Sometimes symptomatic hypocalcemia can also result in prolonged hospitalization after thyroidectomy.
Keep continuing taking calcium supplements and have regular monitoring of serum calcium levels.
Thanks
A total thyroidectomy is an operation that involves the surgical removal of all of the thyroid gland.
The most common complication after total or near-total thyroidectomy is hypocalcemia which is secondary to hypoparathyroidism.Although In many cases, this complication is asymptomatic,but when symptoms develop, however, they can range from mild paresthesias to painful tetany and sometimes even life-threatening complications like laryngeal spasm or arrythmias.
Sometimes symptomatic hypocalcemia can also result in prolonged hospitalization after thyroidectomy.
Keep continuing taking calcium supplements and have regular monitoring of serum calcium levels.
Thanks
I find this answer helpful
1 Doctor agrees with this answer
Note: For more information on hormonal imbalance symptoms or unmanaged diabetes with other comorbid conditions, get back to us & Consult with an Endocrinologist. Click here to book an appointment.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Tremor
Loading Online Doctors....