Background: Thyroidectomy is a common procedure all over the world. Its complication rate is low, but some patients complain of weight gain and/or asthenia. The aim of this review is to investigate the correlation between thyroidectomy and weight change and asthenia. Materials and Methods: Seven papers concerning weight gain and four concerning asthenia were found. Results: Weight gain would seem to be more related to the change in habits after surgery. Asthenia seems to be more linked to endocrine mechanisms not yet clarified although a deficiency of triiodothyronine and its metabolites could explain some of its aspects. Conclusion: Patients who are candidates for thyroidectomy should be adequately informed of the onset of both possible implications of the surgical act in terms of weight gain and chronic asthenia.
Scerrino, G., Salamone, G., Corigliano, A., Richiusa, P., Proclamà, M.P., Radellini, S., et al. (2022). Weight Gain and Asthenia Following Thyroidectomy: Current Knowledge from Literature Review [10.3390/jcm11185486].
Weight Gain and Asthenia Following Thyroidectomy: Current Knowledge from Literature Review
Salamone, Giuseppe;Corigliano, Alessandro;Richiusa, Pierina;Cocorullo, Gianfranco;
2022-09-19
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Background: Thyroidectomy is a common procedure all over the world. Its complication rate is low, but some patients complain of weight gain and/or asthenia. The aim of this review is to investigate the correlation between thyroidectomy and weight change and asthenia. Materials and Methods: Seven papers concerning weight gain and four concerning asthenia were found. Results: Weight gain would seem to be more related to the change in habits after surgery. Asthenia seems to be more linked to endocrine mechanisms not yet clarified although a deficiency of triiodothyronine and its metabolites could explain some of its aspects. Conclusion: Patients who are candidates for thyroidectomy should be adequately informed of the onset of both possible implications of the surgical act in terms of weight gain and chronic asthenia.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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