The disease of the endocrine system affects most people of our planet. It is associated with a violation of the thyroid gland. This in turn brings a lot of health problems. The thyroid gland is located in the lower part of the cervical region, not far from the trachea. It consists of two parts of a small size, which are connected by an isthmus. Its weight is quite small - about 30 grams. Dimensions are also not impressive - about 5 cm in length, and about 3 cm in width.
The thyroid gland produces very important hormones for the human body:
- thyroxine( secretion T4);
- calcitonin;
- triiodothyronine( secretion of T3).
Triiodothyronine and thyroxine are considered to be the main hormones of the thyroid gland. They are vital to the body. But, it happens that as a result of some diseases the thyroid gland is removed surgically. The reasons can be different, but the result is always the same - the body loses the necessary hormones and ceases to function normally. At this stage, it is very important for doctors to maintain the norm of thyroid after removal of the thyroid gland.
Purpose TTG
Thyrotropin is a hormone that is produced in the human brain. He is completely responsible for the functioning of the thyroid gland. It is engaged in stimulating the production of the main hormones of the thyroid, so it is directly related to T3 and T4.As a rule, if the level of thyroxine and triiodothyronine is higher than normal, then in the body suppression of TSH production is observed.
The association of all hormones is responsible for the normal functioning of the whole organism. It is responsible for the following indicators:
- heat exchange in the body;
- development of the nervous system( especially in children);
- formation of normal glucose level;
- stimulates fat decomposition;
- production of red blood cells;
- development of the reproductive organs and the entire reproductive system;
- production and further construction of protein cells.
Another very important function of this hormone is to transport iodine to the thyroid gland. This element is necessary for the normal functioning of the organ. Therefore, it is very important that the level of TSH after removal of the thyroid gland remains normal.
Reasons for removing
First of all, it is necessary to disassemble all the reasons why the specialists prescribe the removal of the thyroid gland. The first thought that arises in every person is "This is an oncology."But, as a rule, this is not the only reason for such an operation. The main indications for the removal of the thyroid:
- An oncological disease, due to which most surgeons are forced to remove the entire organ. In some cases, only a part of the thyroid gland can be removed.
- Presence of diffuse toxic goiter. If a person has this disease, and drug treatment does not work, then doctors are forced to resort to surgical intervention.
- Presence of multinodal formations. They contribute to the increase of the hormonal background and, unfortunately, can not be treated with the help of various medications.
- Presence of follicular tumors. Most often, doctors can not determine whether the tumor data is benign or malignant. Therefore, in order to avoid negative consequences, a decision is made to remove the thyroid gland.
- The presence of goiters of impressive size, which interfere with the functioning of internal organs, and also squeeze them.
Norm of TTG after operation
The first question that arises in a person who has just undergone an operation to remove the thyroid gland: "How to maintain the norm of a thyroid-stimulating hormone in the body?" Of course, not everyone knows what the norm of this hormone should be and what actionsIt is necessary to undertake after removal of a thyroid gland concerning restoration of a normal general hormonal background. The body should not notice that the thyroid gland is "gone."
After removal of the thyroid gland, patients are prescribed a life-long intake of hormonal drugs. The most commonly prescribed thyroxine, which is considered a full analogue of the natural hormone, which is not enough in the human body after removal of the thyroid gland.
But, before prescribing drugs, tests for thyroid-stimulating hormone are mandatory. The purpose of the tests directly depends on the reason for which the thyroid gland was removed, as well as the general condition of the person after the operation.
- If the thyroid gland was removed due to diffuse-toxic or multinodular goiter, the TSH level should remain normal. If it is high or low, the patient may develop pathological processes.
- In case the thyroid gland has been removed due to cancer, the level of TSH will not be lower, but slightly higher than normal. In principle, this is a good indicator, which is usually considered to be the norm.
The level of TTG is determined by a special analysis called immunoradiometric analysis( abbreviated IRMA).Low is a level less than 5 units.
If a person has a high TSH level after surgery( usually above 5 units), this can lead to hypothyroidism. After the operation, it is necessary to undergo a course of treatment, which will be appointed by an experienced specialist. In no case should you stop taking special medications, even if the patient does not feel any side effects and no discomfort.
Life after operation
Unfortunately, many people are afraid to take any hormonal drugs, as there are a lot of not very pleasant rumors about them. For example, it is commonly believed that absolutely all hormonal drugs lead to a rapid weight gain, which is almost impossible to get rid of. But, this opinion is completely unrelated to taking a hormone of thyroxine.
In this case, the patient takes only those hormonal drugs that are vital for the normal functioning of the human body. The dose of drugs is selected strictly individually, depending on all indicators and analyzes of a person. Therefore, if the specialist prescribed the taking of these drugs, the patient will not feel any changes in his body at all.
It is not necessary to consider that after the removal of thyroid gland the quality of a person's life worsens. The intake of hormonal drugs is a habit, and therefore a person can calmly return to his ordinary rhythm of life. The patient will simply need to pay a little more attention to his health:
- maintain a normal hormonal background( this is not difficult at all);
- undergo regular examinations;
- to pass analyzes on level TTG.
Therefore, do not be afraid to contact specialists and do an operation to remove the thyroid gland. First of all, it is important for your own health and normal life.
