CHENNAI: Dr Mehta’s Hospitals – Global Campus conducted a one-day free thyroid screening camp in Chennai on Saturday to address the increasing prevalence of thyroid problems .This initiative was aimed at raising awareness about thyroid health and providing accessible diagnostic services to the community.“Thyroid problems are increasingly common, affecting metabolism.However, they often present with subtle symptoms or are mistaken for other conditions and may even go unnoticed.
Early detection is key to effective management to prevent complications,” said Dr Rose Raichel, a consultant internal medicine physician in Dr Mehta’s Hospitals.Feeling extremely tired, unexplained or sudden weight loss/gain, dry skin, hair loss, faster or slower heart rate than usual, and heavy or irregular menstrual cycles (for women) are the common symptoms of thyroid, the doctor added.
CHENNAI: Dr Mehta’s Hospitals – Global Campus conducted a one-day free thyroid screening camp in Chennai on Saturday to address the increasing prevalence of thyroid problems .This initiative was aimed at raising awareness about thyroid health and providing accessible diagnostic services to the community.“Thyroid problems are increasingly common, affecting metabolism.However, they often present with subtle symptoms or are mistaken for other conditions and may even go unnoticed. Early detection is key to effective management to prevent complications,” said Dr Rose Raichel, a consultant internal medicine physician in Dr Mehta’s Hospitals.Feeling extremely tired, unexplained or sudden weight loss/gain, dry skin, hair loss, faster or slower heart rate than usual, and heavy or irregular menstrual cycles (for women) are the common symptoms of thyroid, the doctor added.
