Tip 13. Alcohol and Tobacco: Say No for Speedy Recovery
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While you might already be aware that tobacco and excessive alcohol use are harmful to your health, their impact on your recovery after thyroidectomy is often underestimated.
Smoking and use of other tobacco products can impede your body’s ability to heal. Tobacco narrows your blood vessels, limiting the supply of nutrients and oxygen to your tissues, which are essential for healing. Furthermore, smoking can increase your risk of infection and other complications post-surgery.
Alcohol, on the other hand, can interfere with your medications, affect your immune system, and delay your healing process. It can also contribute to dehydration, which as mentioned earlier, is crucial for recovery. (13)
