• May 7, 2024

Sofia Vergara reveals that she suffers from hypothyroidism as a result of thyroid cancer suffered in the year 2000. Therefore, part of a campaign called "Follow the Script" (Follow the script), to raise awareness and explain what is hypothyroidism.

The Colombian actress points out that thyroid cancer was detected during a routine medical check-up, so she was able to attend in time and extend her life; however, he had to modify his habits to have a healthier life.

"Since I had my thyroid removed, I will have hypothyroidism all my life, but the important thing is to control it. Many women suffer from that, so I want to raise awareness to help them, because it is a condition that can be easily controlled with the help of a doctor, "says the Colombian actress.

He details that in order to control hypothyroidism he has to take medication every day, he follows his doctor's recommendations to the letter and he regularly performs blood tests.

Sofia Vergara details that it does not seek to be the face of thyroid cancer, but aims to raise awareness about the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate treatment for hypothyroidism.

What is hypothyroidism?

According to specialists from National Institute of Public Health (INSP), of the Secretariat of Health d, 10% of the Mexican population has some thyroid disease but, what is hypothyroidism?

The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM) details that hypothyroidism occurs when there is insufficiency in the production of thyroid hormone, and occurs more frequently in women.

In an interview for GetQoralHealth, María Elena Sañudo, endocrinologist, It details the main characteristics of this disease and its most common treatment:

Hypothyroidism can occur by undergoing treatment with radioactive iodine or thyroid surgery.

The most common treatment are drugs, whose function is to provide the hormone that produces the thyroid, to have a better quality of life. And you, how do you take care of your health?
 

Video Medicine: Hypothyroidism: Mayo Clinic Radio (May 2024).