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Post-surgical Care for Thyroid Surgery Patients to Avoid Scarring
While thyroid surgery is something that many patients experience regularly, there is a concern many have regarding the aftermath of surgery and scarring. The fear of severe scarring from the surgery is enough to have patients questioning whether they intend to move...
Get From Chronic Nasal Congestion With ENT Treatment
Chronic nasal congestion can often be caused by chronic sinusitis which is a narrowing of spaces inside your nose and sinuses due to swelling and inflammation. The inflammation may result from infections, autoimmune disorders, or allergies. The condition persists for...
Know When To Visit An ENT Doctor For Ongoing Snoring
Snoring is considered an annoying social problem that irritates bed partners and family members. But there's more to this sleep disorder that affects nearly half the adult population. Why do people snore in their sleep? Snoring is the sound that results when breathing...
Do You Gain Weight After Thyroid Surgery?
Weight gain is a common concern for patients who get thyroid surgery or a thyroidectomy. Thyroid surgery is a procedure that removes the thyroid gland because of goiter, thyroid cancer, or Graves' disease. These complications affect the production of thyroid hormones...
Foods to Avoid After Thyroid Surgery
Faster recovery after thyroid surgery may mean following a strict diet that's free of most food items you took before getting diagnosed. Sticking to your previous eating habits post-surgery may interfere with your body's ability to absorb hormone replacement...
What to Eat After Thyroid Surgery
Thyroid surgery is a common procedure. More than 12% of Americans will develop a thyroid condition during their lifetime. While some of them may respond to non-invasive treatment, others require surgery. Regardless of what type of thyroid surgery you plan to undergo,...
How Long Does It Take to Recover from Thyroid Surgery?
It takes about 6-12 weeks* to fully recover from thyroid surgery, however depending on the extent of surgery type and your health condition, most patients in our hands are ready to resume normal activities in 1 to 2 weeks. With more than 20 million Americans suffering...
How Sinusitis Can Cause Tonsillitis and other Problems
If you have been diagnosed with sinusitis you might be worried about it leading to bigger problems, such as tonsillitis. The truth is your tonsils and sinuses are connected and you could end up with problems with one if you have problems with the other. It's important...
Major Differences Between Tonsillitis and Sinus Infections
It is the time of year when you wake up feeling congested and even feel as though your throat may be sore, and you see signs of an infection within your body. It can be hard to determine if you have a cold, sinus infection or if your symptoms are actually a sign of...