Overview
- Cynthia Klitbo confirmed the diagnosis at a telenovela media event, describing persistent symptoms that led her to undergo numerous medical tests.
- She said the condition affects her thyroid and digestion, adding that she experiences what she called a “permeable stomach.”
- Klitbo detailed immediate dietary cuts, citing sugars, flours, pizza, sourdough bread, sushi and sprouts among the foods she has eliminated.
- The actress acknowledged initial emotional difficulty after the diagnosis but said she has adapted, keeps a disciplined exercise routine and remains active in her projects.
- Coverage notes that Hashimoto’s is a chronic autoimmune thyroid disease managed over time with medical treatment, monitoring and lifestyle changes, and her disclosure has heightened public attention to the condition.