Leading Thyroid Cancer Surgeon Dr. Babak Larian Shares Insights on Hashimoto’s Disease in Wake of Model Gigi Hadid’s Disclosure

As 21-Year-Old Model Gigi Hadid Reveals She is Dealing with Hashimoto’s Disease Over the Past Two Years, Noted Beverly Hills Physician Dr. Larian Offers Important – and Life-Saving Observations

BEVERLY HILLS, CA / ACCESSWIRE / December 14, 2016 / When 21-year-old Victoria’s Secret model Gigi Hadid opened up about her battle with Hashimoto’s Disease over the course of the past two years, the public instantly wanted to know more about her condition. More common among women than men, the disease is an immune system disorder that affects the thyroid, which controls metabolism, weight, body temperature, heart rate, and the menstrual cycle. Symptoms include weight gain, fatigue, puffiness of the face, joint and muscle pain, depression, slow heart rate and increased risk of developing other autoimmune disorders, including vitiligo, rheumatoid arthritis, Addison disease, type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and pernicious anemia. A patient with Hashimoto’s can also have irregular or heavy menstrual periods and difficulty getting pregnant.

In light of Hadid’s announcement, Beverly Hills surgeon Dr. Babak Larian offered more information on Hashimoto’s Disease and the importance of testing for the disease should symptoms occur.

“It was brave of Gigi Hadid to disclose her battle with Hashimoto’s Disease, and her announcement can help many of the approximately 2-5 percent of the US population that is also suffering from the disease. Hashimoto’s Disease can be attributed to genetic and environmental factors. Radiation exposure or too much iodine can be contributing factors, although genetics are the primary source. The disease can cause a decrease in thyroid function (hypothyroid) and increase the risk of thyroid cancer. If anyone thinks they may have Hashimoto’s, it is important to conduct blood tests for thyroid function and undergo ultrasound tests every two years to stay on top of the disease,” said Dr. Larian.

Babak Larian, M.D. (http://www.larianmd.com/thyroid/) is a highly experienced head and neck surgeon. A leader in his field, Dr. Larian serves as the Clinical Chief of the Division of Otolaryngology at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles and was named one of U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT’s Top Doctors. In addition to being involved with designing equipment for minimally invasive thyroid surgery, Dr. Larian trains other surgeons, presents at national conferences, and regularly performs clinical research.

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SOURCE: La Peer Health Center

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