“Are you put to sleep for thyroid surgery?”

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“Are you put to sleep for thyroid surgery?”

I will have thyroid surgery. Are you put to sleep for thyroid surgery?

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**Dr. Jose David Gamez** Endocronologist (Pediatric) Edinburg, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jose David Gamez Endocronologist (Pediatric) Edinburg, TX

Yes

**Dr. Natasha E. Kelly** Surgeon Ansonia, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

Yes, the airway has to be controlled and safe and it is very painful.

**Mina Saeed** Surgeon Evanston, IL · Accepted Answer

Mina Saeed Surgeon Evanston, IL

Hello, yes, you are almost always put under general anesthesia and intubated for thyroid surgery. Best of luck. I wish you a speedy recovery!

**Dr. Michael Sutker** Surgeon Dallas, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. Michael Sutker Surgeon Dallas, TX

Yes. It is done with general anesthesia.