- 41. Hashimoto's disease
- (Hashimoto's disease)
- ... with T-4 alone. However, there is some evidence that T-3 may offer benefit to certain subsets of people, such as people who have had their thyroid surgically removed (thyroidectomy). Research is ongoing. ...
- 42. Thyroid cancer
- (Thyroid cancer)
- ... removed. This could happen if microscopic cancer cells spread beyond the thyroid before it's removed. Thyroid cancer recurrence can occur decades after thyroid cancer treatment. Thyroid cancer may recur ...
- 43. Thunderclap headaches
- (Thunderclap headaches)
- ... may be needed as well. With this procedure, the doctor removes a small amount of the fluid that surrounds your brain and spinal cord. The cerebrospinal fluid sample can be tested for signs of bleeding ...
- 44. Thrombocytopenia
- (Thrombocytopenia)
- ... don't help, your doctor may recommend surgery to remove your spleen (splenectomy) or stronger medications to suppress your immune system. If you have thrombocytopenia, try to: Avoid activities ...
- 45. Tetralogy of Fallot
- (Tetralogy of Fallot)
- ... the shunt is removed. After the surgery While most babies do well after intracardiac repair, complications are possible. Possible complications are chronic pulmonary regurgitation, in which blood leaks ...
- 46. Tetanus
- (Tetanus)
- ... foot ulcers in people with diabetes Infected umbilical stumps in newborns born of inadequately immunized mothers Once tetanus toxin has bonded to your nerve endings it is impossible to remove. ...
- 47. Testicular torsion
- (Testicular torsion)
- ... saved. But waiting longer can cause permanent damage and may affect the ability to father children. When blood flow has been cut off for too long, a testicle may become so badly damaged it has to be removed. ...
- 48. Testicular cancer
- (Testicular cancer)
- ... to remove a testicle (radical inguinal orchiectomy). If it's determined that the lump on your testicle may be cancerous, surgery to remove the testicle may be recommended. Your removed testicle will ...
- 49. Dry eyes
- (Dry eyes)
- ... tears away. Tear ducts can be plugged with tiny silicone plugs (punctal plugs) that conserve both your own tears and artificial tears you may add. Silicone plugs can be removed or left in. Or, tear ducts ...
- 50. Tapeworm infection
- (Tapeworm infection)
- ... placing a permanent shunt, or tube, in your head to drain the fluid. Surgery. Whether cysts can be removed surgically depends on their location and symptoms. Cysts that develop in the liver, lungs ...
