Thyroid Disorders in Primary Care

Dr. Dulani Kottahachchi, consultant endocrinologist, presented on thyroid disorders in primary care, focusing on common thyroid disorders, their presentations, investigation interpretations, and management. She discussed the diagnosis and management of hypothyroidism, the importance of considering subclinical hypothyroidism, and the need for further investigations such as antibody tests. She also addressed the management of hyperthyroidism, the challenges of convincing patients to undergo radioactive iodine treatment, and the importance of monitoring TSH levels and starting treatment for pregnant women with hypothyroidism.