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    American Association of Endocrine Surgeons

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    Find out about diseases of the parathyroid glands, thyroid gland, adrenal glands, and neuroendocrine system.

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    The American Association of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES) is dedicated to the advancement of the science and art of endocrine surgery. Our members have clinical expertise in and research interests that focus on endocrine surgical diseases. They are certified by either the American Board of Surgery of the United States, the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada or the equivalent governing boards in Mexico and South America. Our membership has recently expanded to include international leaders in endocrine surgery and allied specialists that have demonstrated a similar focus of practice. The AAES is committed to providing surgical expertise in diseases of the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands as well as in neuroendocrine tumors of the pancreas and GI tract. Our goal is to discover and promote the best treatments for endocrine disease to help improve our patients' lives. 

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      • American Association of Endocrine Surgeons
        American Association of Endocrine Surgeons has answered a question
        On Jun 19, 2019

        Will I have stitches that need to be removed after my thyroid surgery?

        This depends on your thyroid surgeon. Some surgeons use small external stitches which are removed within a few days of surgery. Other surgeons use dissolvable stitches under the skin which do not r...

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      • American Association of Endocrine Surgeons
        American Association of Endocrine Surgeons has answered a question
        On Jun 19, 2019

        Will I have a scar after thyroid surgery?

        The standard scar from thyroid surgery is generally about 2 inches long and is located in the front of the neck. Most surgeons try to hide the scar in a skin crease. Practice does vary, so ask your...

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      • American Association of Endocrine Surgeons
        American Association of Endocrine Surgeons has answered a question
        On Jun 19, 2019

        How long does thyroid surgery take?

        Most thyroid operations take from one to five hours for the surgeon to perform. There is additional preparation and recovery time before and after the actual operation. When a patient has had previ...

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      • American Association of Endocrine Surgeons
        American Association of Endocrine Surgeons has answered a question
        On Jun 19, 2019

        What are possible complications from thyroid surgery?

        Surgery to remove the thyroid gland is well tolerated and has low complication rates when performed by an experienced thyroid surgeon. Complications unique to thyroid surgery include bleeding withi...

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      • American Association of Endocrine Surgeons
        American Association of Endocrine Surgeons has answered a question
        On Jun 17, 2019

        What medications will I need after thyroid surgery?

        Generally, most patients are sent home with pain medication and calcium supplementation. You may also require thyroid hormone. Please follow the instructions your surgeon sends home with you in reg...

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      • American Association of Endocrine Surgeons
        American Association of Endocrine Surgeons has answered a question
        On Apr 05, 2019

        What should I do if I’ve been diagnosed with Graves’ disease?

        If you have just been diagnosed with Graves’ disease, the first step is getting your thyroid function under control. This is generally done with anti-thyroid medications which block the produ...

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      • American Association of Endocrine Surgeons
        American Association of Endocrine Surgeons has answered a question
        On Apr 04, 2019

        Which hormones do the adrenal glands make?

        The adrenal gland makes a number of different hormones. The outer layer—cortex—produces mineralocorticoids (e.g., aldosterone), glucocorticoids (e.g., cortisol) and sex steroids (e.g., ...

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      • American Association of Endocrine Surgeons
        American Association of Endocrine Surgeons has answered a question
        On Apr 04, 2019

        What does the thyroid gland do?

        The thyroid gland uses iodine to produce thyroid hormones—primarily thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). T4 gets converted into T3 (a more active form) in the blood. Thyroid hormones reg...

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      • American Association of Endocrine Surgeons
        American Association of Endocrine Surgeons has answered a question
        On Jan 30, 2019

        What are the symptoms of hypothyroidism?

        Symptoms of hypothyroidism may include fatigue, depression, daytime sleepiness, cold intolerance, weight gain, water retention, thinning hair, dry skin, constipation, and difficulty conce...

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      • American Association of Endocrine Surgeons
        American Association of Endocrine Surgeons has answered a question
        On Jan 30, 2019

        What are the symptoms of thyroid cancer?

        Most patients with thyroid cancer do not have any symptoms. Typically, patients present with a thyroid nodule that is found to be cancer on further evaluation. As with all thyroid disease, a thorou...

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      • American Association of Endocrine Surgeons
        American Association of Endocrine Surgeons has answered a question
        On Jan 30, 2019

        How is hypothyroidism treated?

        The treatment of hypothyroidism includes replacing the body's natural thyroid hormone with a pill form of thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormone replacement is typically a form of T4 ...

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      • American Association of Endocrine Surgeons
        American Association of Endocrine Surgeons has answered a question
        On Jan 28, 2019

        Will my voice change after thyroid surgery?

        Voice change is a known complication after thyroid surgery. There are two sets of nerves near the thyroid gland that help control the voice. These are the recurrent laryngeal nerve and the external...

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      • American Association of Endocrine Surgeons
        American Association of Endocrine Surgeons has answered a question
        On Jan 28, 2019

        What supplements should I take after thyroid surgery?

        Following thyroid surgery, if signs of low calcium level occur, then calcium and/or vitamin D pills may be advised. These levels are straightforward to follow with a simple blood test and respond v...

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      • American Association of Endocrine Surgeons
        American Association of Endocrine Surgeons has answered a question
        On Aug 20, 2018

        What are mixed androgen and estrogen secreting tumors?

        Androgen secreting tumors cause a virilizing (masculinizing) syndrome. For boys, they can lead to early onset of puberty. In girls and women, this can lead to deepening of the voice, excessive hair...

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      • American Association of Endocrine Surgeons
        American Association of Endocrine Surgeons has answered a question
        On Apr 24, 2018

        What are natural treatments for hypothyroidism?

        Alternative treatments for hypothyroidism include “natural” medication in the form of desiccated animal thyroid (Armour), usually obtained from pigs. Both T3 and T4 are contained in Arm...

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