Thyroid problems in Burgenland: Lecture illuminates important facts

Thyroid problems in Burgenland: Lecture illuminates important facts

The thyroid gland plays a crucial role in the human body and estimates that every third adult affects at least once in his life. Women in which over -functions occur up to ten times more often than in men are particularly at risk. In an informative lecture that part of the meinmed lecture series Specialist in internal medicine, Adrian Szodl, his knowledge of thyroid diseases and their treatments.

The lecture was organized in Eisenstadt, in the E_Cube, and was a cooperation between the regional media Burgenland and the Austrian Health Insurance Fund. Szodl explained that the thyroid gland has a significant control of the metabolism by producing thyroid hormones that are important for many body functions, including the energy metabolism and regulation of the cardiovascular system.

functional disorders of the thyroid gland

A disturbed thyroid hormone balance can lead to a sub-function both to a sub-function, which often leads to unspecific symptoms. In order to make a precise diagnosis, blood tests are required. Furthermore, nodes in the thyroid gland can be found in some patients, which are usually diagnosed with ultrasound. According to Szodl, most of these nodes are harmless, but there are cases that require a nuclear medical examination or even surgical interventions.

The treatment of underlying thyroid underfunction is usually done by the administration of tablets that contain the missing hormone. An overfunction, on the other hand, can be lengthy and treated using radioactive substances or operations. Szodl pointed out that patients with underfunction should definitely take their medication 30 minutes before breakfast. In the case of overfunction, it is advisable to avoid iodine -containing food and to inform doctors beforehand about studies that require contrast medium.

The lecture in Eisenstadt met with great interest and was considered a complete success. The event that contributes to improving general health competence will probably take up further health issues in the future.

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