Lao Cai: Over 200 people were screened for thyroid disease

The Provincial Endocrinology Hospital has just coordinated with the People's Committees of Lao Cai and Cam Duong wards and the Lao Cai - Cam Duong Regional Medical Center to deploy a screening program for some thyroid diseases at 3 Medical Sub-stations of Duyen Hai, Van Hoa and Binh Minh.

People come to Van Hoa Medical Station for screening.

Doctor Nguyen Van Hien, Deputy Director of the Provincial Endocrinology Hospital, directly participated in examining and performing thyroid ultrasounds for more than 200 people. At the same time, the doctor propagated and advised people on disease prevention measures such as: the need to perform regular health check-ups, have a healthy diet, and the importance of iodine because iodine plays an essential role in the synthesis of thyroid hormones.

Doctor Nguyen Van Hien, Deputy Director of the Provincial Endocrinology Hospital, performs thyroid ultrasound for people.

The medical team of Lao Cai - Cam Duong Regional Medical Center and medical stations coordinated to examine, measure blood pressure, and test for diabetes for people.

The screening program for some thyroid diseases meets the medical examination and treatment needs of the people.

Thyroid disease includes conditions such as hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, goiter, thyroid nodules, and thyroid cancer.

Screening for thyroid diseases is an important activity to detect thyroid problems early, helping people to be diagnosed and treated promptly and effectively, contributing to improving the quality of life.

Source: https://baolaocai.vn/lao-cai-tren-200-nguoi-dan-duoc-kham-tam-soat-benh-ly-tuyen-giap-post649119.html