What happens if your thyroid glands are removed and you take no synthetic medicine?

The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the neck. It produces hormones that regulate metabolism, growth, and development. If the thyroid gland is removed, a condition called hypothyroidism develops.

Hypothyroidism can cause a wide range of symptoms, including:

* Fatigue

* Weight gain

* Constipation

* Dry skin

* Brittle hair

* Cold intolerance

* Muscle weakness

* Depression

* Anxiety

* Infertility

* Menstrual irregularities

* Goiter (enlarged thyroid gland)

If hypothyroidism is not treated, it can lead to serious complications, including:

* Heart disease

* Stroke

* Infertility

* Myxedema coma (a life-threatening condition characterized by severe hypothermia, bradycardia, and hypotension)

Treatment for hypothyroidism involves taking synthetic thyroid hormone medication. This medication can help to relieve symptoms and prevent complications.

If you have had your thyroid gland removed, it is important to see a doctor to discuss thyroid hormone replacement therapy.