WOMEN’S DAY THE SYMPOSIUM VERY APPROPRIATE AS WOMEN TEND THYROID DISORDERS, Satyabrta Bhoi,DIG

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THYROID SYMPOSIUM FOR DOCTORS OF SOUTH ODISHA AT BERHAMPUR BY DIABETES & ENDOCARE CLINIC IN ASSOCIATION WITH IMA

Berhampur Dated 8^th March 2029: Diabetes & Endocare Clinic, Berhampur in association with IMA (Indian Medical Association), Berhampur branch today has organised 3^rd South Odisha Thyroid Symposium at IMA hall, Berhampur. Dr Sunil Kumar Kota, Consultant Endocrinologist from Diabetes and Endocare Clinic presided over the meet in the capacity of organising secretary. Sri Satyabrata Bhoi, IPS, DIG, Southern Range was the chief guest for the occasion with Prof P C Sahu, Ex Head, Dept of General Medicine, MKCG Medical College; Prof N C Padhi, Ex Head, Dept of General Surgery, MKCG Medical College; Dr K K Panigrahy, President, IMA, Odisha and Prof Suresh Chandra Mishra, president, IMA, Berhampur chapter as the guests of honour for the inaugural session. DIG, Sri Satyabrata Bhoi, highlighted 8^th March as international women’s day and found the symposium very appropriate for today, as women tend to develop thyroid disorders 5 times more commonly. Prof P C Sahu highlighted the rising prevalence of Thyroid disorders and called for enhancing the skills of practitioners to deal with these problems. Prof N C Padhi advised the audience to be watchful of Thyroid disorders by diagnosing them early followed by timely initiation of treatment. Dr K K Panigrahy opined that these scientific symposia would help updating the knowledge of treating physicians on Thyroid disorders. There were 15 different topics on Thyroid disorders delivered by eminent faculty members from Berhampur and  Bhubaneswar.

Now 12%-15% of total Indian population are affected with Thyroid disorders. Earlier the cause was iodine deficiency, now these are predominantly due to autoimmune imbalance. These are seen 5 times more commonly in females. Hypothyroidism is a state associated with low thyroid hormone levels in the body. It presents with weight gain, body aches, dry skin, tiredness, hair fall, constipation, irregular menses, infertility and depression. Hyperthyoridism denotes high thyroid hormone levels in body and presents with weight loss, trembling of hands, palpitation, feeling of excess heat, sweating, repeated motions, redness of eyes. Sometimes a swelling in front of the neck can be there called as goiter. It can affect newborns, growing children with impaired mental, physical and sexual growth. Thyroid testing should ideally be done in all pregnant ladies to avoid complications, because it is found in around 22% of pregnant ladies. Treatment is in the form of tablets, radio iodine therapy, surgery etc depending on severity of the disorders. Emphasis was laid upon timely treatment and periodic follow up to avoid. In total around 250 doctors from Ganjam, Gajapati, Kandhamal, Boudh, Rayagada, Koraput attended the workshop.

Additionally Dr Sunil Kota revealed his plans of undertaking thyroid blood testing for general public from different sectors to detect the undiagnosed cases. Prof Dr Suresh Ch Mishra lauded the efforts by Dr Sunil to educate both doctors and general public and requested him to further carry on with his awareness activities for people from various sectors. Lastly Dr Sunil Kota extended vote of thanks to the guests, chairpersons, speakers, volunteers, IMA and media personnel to conclude the session.