Thyroid Cancer is NOT a good cancer
September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month. Austin’s leading thyroid and parathyroid expert, Dr. Teresa Kroeker is advocating for Central Texas residents to get a neck check, and then get the facts…Read More
Parathyroid Surgery Austin
Hyperparathyroidism is the excess of the parathyroid hormone in your bloodstream due to an overactive parathyroid gland. Surgery is the only way to treat this difficult disease. A highly skilled surgeon must remove the tumors that are causing the overactivity. If you’re suffering from parathyroid related diseases, it’s time to schedule your appointment with Dr. Kroeker. With years of advanced training from leading medical institutions and schools, like Mt. Sinai and Baylor University, Dr. Kroeker has become one of the experts in her field, and a valued member of the Austin medical community. Contact Dr. Kroeker’s clinic today to schedule your appointment and discuss your surgery options.
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July is Parathyroid Awareness Month
Every July, Parathyroid Awareness Month is an opportunity to bring thyroid and parathyroid conditions to the forefront. What Should I Know About My Parathyroid? Your parathyroid is made up of four sma…Read More
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The Difference Between Your Thyroid And Parathyroid
If you’ve been following our blog, you’ll know that we have discussed the various components of the endocrine system briefly, as well as ways to maintain the health and wellness of your endocrine …Read More
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How To Recover More Quickly From Your Surgery
There’s no denying that surgery of any kind can be a stressful experience. The recovery process is no different. Especially for a process like a thyroid or parathyroid surgery, which deals with sens…Read More
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What are the short-term and long-term side effects of thyroid surgery?
As long as there were no complications during thyroid or parathyroid surgery or damage to the nerves, there should be no long-term complications with a patient’s vocal cords or voice. Depending on t…Read More
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Will my voice be affected by thyroid or parathyroid surgery?
How intubation can affect a patient’s voice A patient having thyroid or parathyroid surgery must be given a general anesthetic. This means that an anesthesiologist will insert a breathing tube for t…Read More
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What is the difference between invasive surgery and minimally invasive surgery?
Any surgery where you make as small of an incision as possible to do a proper surgery is minimally invasive surgery. Different people will define minimally invasive surgery in different ways, but typi…Read More
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What is the difference between thyroid and parathyroid surgery?
The thyroid is the gland that hangs over your trachea like a dumbbell and looks like a butterfly. It produces thyroid hormone. Surgery is performed on the thyroid for: Cancer Nodules that are suspicio…Read More
