International Thyroid Awareness Week (ITAW) is observed annually from 25 – 31 May and is a time dedicated to educating the public about the significant effects that undiagnosed or inadequately treated thyroid disease can have on a person's quality of life. Dr Sindeep Bhana, a specialist in thyroid disease and former Head of Endocrinology at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, chats to Leigh-Anne Williams about what ITAW is, the most common symptoms of thyroid disorders and where people can find out more information about thyroid health.