Why thyroid disorders can often be missed – or dismissed
Thyroid disorders are often overlooked or misdiagnosed, affecting over one million Australians. Many individuals, like Cindy Vogel, attribute their symptoms to aging or other health issues before receiving a proper diagnosis. Experts emphasize that while thyroid dysfunction is generally easy to diagnose, its symptoms can be vague and easily dismissed.
- ▪More than one million Australians are living with an undiagnosed form of thyroid disorder.
- ▪One in 10 Australians will be affected by some form of thyroid disorder in their lifetime.
- ▪Common symptoms of thyroid dysfunction can be confused with aging-related changes.
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