Two girls who’ve been affected by goiter acquired assist from the GMA Kapuso Foundation.
According to a “24 Oras” report Monday, among the many beneficiaries was Myline Negrido from Antipolo, Rizal. The lump on her neck continued to develop in 9 years.
“Madalas po ako hingalin eh. Mainit sa pakiramdam, parang palaging tuyo lalamunan ko,” she mentioned.
Because of her situation, Myline mentioned she finds it laborious to discover a job. As such, she does not have cash to have herself handled.
Meanwhile, Elma Mateo from Cavite is in the same state of affairs.
“Nahihirapan ako lumunok tapos nung tumagal nang tumagal, lumalaki siya. Parang nakaharang siya sa pag-hinga ko ta’s sumasakit na ‘yung dibdib ko,” Mateo mentioned.
ENT Specialist Dr. Gil Vicente mentioned attainable causes of goiter embrace lack in iodine and stress. Treatment for goiter, in the meantime, is thru ablation of the thyroid utilizing radio frequency.
“Meron tayong wand na pinapasok do’n tapos tinutunaw, kino-convert sa plasma ang layer ng kanyang thyroid tissues,” he mentioned.
Myline and Ema have now undergone their first operation, however they nonetheless need assistance for his or her second session.
The GMA Kapuso Foundation is accepting donations via financial institution deposits, Cebuana Lhuillier, GCash, Shopee, PayMaya, Zalora, MegaMart, Globe Rewards, Metrobank bank card, and Lazada.
For extra data, go to the GMA Kapuso Foundation web site.
—Franchesca Viernes/MGP, GMA Integrated News
