Who is Affected by Thyroid Disease?

 

Thyroid diseases can affect anyone men, women, infants, teenagers and the elderly. It can be present at birth or it can develop as person grows. A woman always has more risk of developing thyroid diseases than a man.

Risk factors of developing a thyroid disease are:

• Family history of thyroid disease.
• Certain medical conditions such as pernicious anemia, type 1 diabetes, primary adrenal insufficiency, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's syndrome and Turner syndrome
• Taking medicines that is high in iodine
• Older age (Above 60)
• Treatment for a past thyroid condition or cancer (thyroidectomy or radiation)

If you are suffering from thyroid related problems then consult Dr. Dhanashree Mahadar, an ENT Surgeon at Jeevanshree Hospital, Dombivli.

For more information visit: www.drmdhanashree.com

Phone no: +91 9920027124

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