Health: Hashimoto - When the thyroid gland becomes diseased

On Wednesday, 15 February, this year's first lecture in the series GESUNDHEITSTALK, which is organised in cooperation with the VHS and Ärztenetz BOHRIS e.V., is on the programme. Dr. med. Björn Sigmund will speak on the topic of "Hashimoto's thyroiditis - when the thyroid gets sick". The venue is the Media Centre Bocholt, Hindenburgstr. 5, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. Due to the foreseeable large response, the VHS advises reserving a seat at www.vhs-bocholt.de.

During his lecture, Dr Björn Sigmund, MD, who is a practising internist and family doctor with a practice in Bocholt, imparts interesting knowledge about the widespread autoimmune disorder Hashimoto's thyroiditis.

Thyroid problems are among the most googled health topics. Elevated levels of autoantibodies in the blood against the thyroid gland can be found in 10% of the total population. Underactive thyroid glands are the most common. Hashimoto's thyroiditis is also common - about every 10th person in Germany suffers from it. It is assumed that the number of unreported cases is higher, as it remains undetected for a long time due to its many non-specific symptoms. Despite their normal laboratory values, many of those affected no longer feel as vital and resilient as they used to or suffer from mood and weight fluctuations, concentration problems, susceptibility to infections and other accompanying symptoms. What are the possible causes and triggers for Hashimoto's? Why do the prescribed hormone supplements not always work reliably? How can the effect of hormones be improved? These are the core questions of the lecture.

Due to the voluntary commitment of the speakers in the lecture series, the lectures are offered free of charge. However, a donation will be gladly accepted on the evening of the lecture, which will benefit the Diabolinos e.V. foundation - a support association for children and young people with diabetes.