Hyperthyroidism Surgery in Boulder, CO

Hyperthyroidism is a rare condition that affects your thyroid gland. If left untreated, it may lead to stroke, infertility, heat failure, and osteoporosis. There are some treatments available to fight this disease, including hyperthyroidism surgery. At Alpine Surgical, we offer hyperthyroidism surgery in Boulder, CO, to help patients deal with this condition.

What Is Hyperthyroidism?

Hyperthyroidism, also known as overactive thyroid, is a disorder in which your thyroid produces and releases large amounts of thyroid hormone. It increases your metabolism, which can have a variety of effects on your health. The disease can also disrupt your overall well-being. You may not feel like yourself or even have control over your body.

Hyperthyroidism affects the entire body, thus, there are several symptoms. You may experience some of these symptoms but not others, or you may have several of them at once. Symptoms of hyperthyroidism may include the following:

• High blood pressure
• Rapid heart rate
• Hand tremors
• Anxiousness, nervousness, and irritability
• Diarrhea
• Weight loss
• Increased sweating
• Difficulty sleeping

Treating Overactive Thyroid with Precision and Care

If you acquire symptoms of hyperthyroidism, seek medical attention right away so you can feel like yourself again. There are numerous treatment options for hyperthyroidism. Depending on the cause, some options may be more beneficial than others.

At Alpine Surgical, we offer several treatment options for an overactive thyroid, including antithyroid medications and Radioactive Iodine Therapy. To deal with symptoms like nervousness, rapid heart rate, and shakiness, you may also be given beta-blocker medications.

In some cases of hyperthyroidism, a surgical procedure is the best treatment option. We offer thyroidectomy or hyperthyroidism surgery in Boulder, CO.  It is a surgery that removes all or part of your thyroid gland.

To gain access to the thyroid gland during surgery, an incision will be created in your lower neck. The gland will then be carefully removed to avoid affecting any other surrounding organs.

After surgery, you will need to stay in the hospital overnight to recover. Hypothyroidism is a typical side effect of the procedure. If you get this ailment, you may need thyroid hormone replacement therapy for the rest of your life.

Hyperthyroidism Surgery at Alpine Surgical

Hyperthyroidism is common in patients with a family history of thyroid disease or smoking habits. Despite being a rare condition, it is still treatable. There are effective therapies available, such as thyroidectomy. Alpine Surgical offers hyperthyroidism surgery in Boulder, CO.