It can take time (months or longer) to recover from Cushing’s Disease, even after having surgery or treatment. This pamphlet explains what you can do to help your recovery and what symptoms to watch for after your recovery.
A parotidectomy is surgery to remove your parotid gland(s). The parotid glands are large salivary glands. They are on the side of your face, just in front of and below your ears. This pamphlet explains what will happen before and after surgery, care at home, follow-up care, and symptoms to watch for.
Sublingual gland surgery is a procedure to take out your sublingual gland(s). The sublingual glands are small salivary glands. They are on the floor of your mouth, on either side of your tongue. This pamphlet explains what will happen before and after surgery, care at home, how to care for your incision, and follow-up care.
Submandibular gland surgery is surgery to remove your submandibular gland(s). These glands are a type of salivary gland in your neck under your lower jaw. This pamphlet explains what will happen before and after surgery, care at home, how to care for your incision, and follow-up care.
This pamphlet is for people who are pregnant or who are planning to get pregnant, and who are being tested for a thyroid disorder or have been diagnosed with a thyroid disorder. It explains what causes thyroid disorders, what hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism are, and possible treatments.
This pamphlet explains the types of thyroid gland and parathyroid gland surgeries. It also explains what to expect after surgery, how to care for your incision, and symptoms to watch for. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains the types of thyroid gland and parathyroid gland surgeries offered at Valley Regional Hospital. It also explains what to expect after surgery, how to care for your incision, and symptoms to watch for.
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland below your voice box at the base of your neck. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a procedure that uses heat to destroy tissues. You may need RFA if you have a nodule (an abnormal growth of cells) in your thyroid.