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Lack of iodine can cause a condition known as goiter. Goiter is a very visible swelling of the front of the neck. The thyroid gland is an organ that lies just under the skin on the front of the neck and it is the specific organ that swells.
The swelling occurs because the thyroid produces a hormone that requires iodine to function. If there is not enough iodine in the body to add some to this hormone molecule than the unfinished molecules become trapped in the thyroid gland: leading to the swelling.
If someone gets to the point where they have a noticeable goiter then , they likely also have a condition known hypothyroidism. This is the name given to insufficient completed thyroid hormone in the blood. This can cause fatigue, weight gain, depression, among many other issues.
These are the reasons most developed countries add iodine to table salt. It is a simple solution to solve a very preventable problem.
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∙ 16y agoGoiter, an enlargement of the thyroid gland.
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∙ 13y agogoitre, which is the enlargement of the thyroid gland
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∙ 13y agoA deficiency of iodine causes a condition that is known medically as hypothyroidism, and it also causes a visible swelling of the thyroid gland which is called a goiter.
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∙ 12y agohypothyroidism
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∙ 13y agoHypothyroidism.
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What diseases does iodine help?
Goitre is the major disease caused by deficiency of iodine.
What has the author Paul A C Richards written?
Paul A. C. Richards has written: 'Goitre monitor' -- subject(s): Iodine, Thyroid Diseases, Therapeutic use, Diseases, Sentinel Surveillance, Epidemiology, Iodine deficiency diseases, Deficiency, Thyroid gland, History
What has the author Hans Studer written?
Hans Studer has written: 'The regulation of thyroid function in iodine deficiency' -- subject- s -: Biological control systems, Iodine deficiency diseases, Thyroid gland
What is the difference between iodized salt and regular salt?
Iodized salt has a little bit of iodine added to it. This is to prevent iodine-deficiency diseases like goiters
Can you prevent Thyroid disease?
There are many different thyroid diseases. Most cannot be prevented. Iodine deficiency problems may however be prevented with sufficient iodine intake.
Is goitre a good indicater of iodine deficiency?
The goitre is used as a biological marker for iodine deficiency. Goitre manifestation indicates that other damaging effects of iodine deficiency are already present.
What mineral deficiency causes goiter?
iodine
Which of the following is caused by mineral deficiency A) beriberi B)goitre C)scurvy D)night blindness?
Beriberi is caused by thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency Goitre can be caused by iodine deficiency - although there are other potential causes. Scurvy is caused by vitamin C deficiency Night blindness (Nyctalopia) can have many different causes - but one cause is vitamin A deficiency.
Why is it advised to have iodine in your diet?
A deficiency of iodine causes the disease goiter.
Deficiency of which mineral causes dwarfism and hypothyroidism?
Dwarfism is zinc deficiency. hypothyroidism is iodine deficiency.
What is the scientific name iodine?
HUSAIRA is the scientific name of iodine. The deficiency disease of iodine is Goitre.
How does deficiency of iron and iodine affect your body?
Deficiency of iron will lead to anemia while lack of iodine leads to thyroid problems.
