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I had a left thyroid lobectomy in November by the end of December I was having loose bowel and my first blood test in January showed hypothyroid so now on meds. If I do not take a fiber supplement my bowel movement is still watery nd loose can this be from the thyroid surgery ( hormone issue)?
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* Usually lobectomy of thyroid gland is not associated with such condition , neither hypothyroid status . On the contrary hyperthyroidism is associated with motions . * Some instances of parathyroid glands can lead this with hormone mediated mechanisms .
* Needs proper work up and rule out other conditions for final diagnosis
Hope this clears your query . Welcome for further questions . Regards .
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Can Thyroid Lobotomy Cause Watery Bowel Movement?
Respected user , Hi Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * Usually lobectomy of thyroid gland is not associated with such condition , neither hypothyroid status . On the contrary hyperthyroidism is associated with motions . * Some instances of parathyroid glands can lead this with hormone mediated mechanisms . * Needs proper work up and rule out other conditions for final diagnosis Hope this clears your query . Welcome for further questions . Regards .