19 goiter patients to undergo surgery thanks to GMA Kapuso Foundation

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A total of 19 patients suffering from goiter will undergo surgery thanks to the Operation Bukol by GMA Kapuso Foundation and the Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center.

According to a report on "24 Oras," Monday, the initiative is in commemoration of the Goiter Awareness Week on the fourth week of January.

Goiter results from the enlargement of the thyroid gland, which is located in the neck.

"'Pag meron tayong mataas na thyroid hormone, nagkakaroon tayo ng tinatawag na hyperthyroidism," said Dr. Gil Vicente, an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) consultant.

Among its symptoms include weight loss, anxiety, high heart rate and blood pressure, and hand tremors.

Doctors recommend eating iodine-rich food like seafood, using iodized salt, and getting a checkup if goiter symptoms have been observed.

The 19 patients passed the free screening conducted by the GMA Kapuso Foundation and JRRMMC. They attended a goiter awareness lecture and are already scheduled for operation.

For those who wish to support GMA Kapuso Foundation's initiatives, you may send your donations through bank deposits, Cebuana Lhuillier, GCash, Shopee, PayMaya, Zalora, MegaMart, Globe Rewards, Metrobank credit card, and Lazada.

For more information, visit the GMA Kapuso Foundation website.

—MGP, GMA Integrated News