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* Goiter (Thyroid Related)
* Protruding eyes * Lump in the front of neck * Gout "Low amounts of thyroid hormones in the blood, due to lack of iodine to make them, give rise to high levels of the pituitary hormone TSH, which in turn stimulate abnormal growth of the thyroid gland, sometimes causing goitres." You should look at the related link that I added. It will take you through to an article that I wrote which describes just how bad Iodine deficiency can be, and how it is often overlooked.
A goiter, which becomes obvious by a very visible swelling on the side of the neck.Your thyroid gland needs iodine to function properly. It is located astride your trachea and butterflies out on both
Iodine deficiency is the cause of thyroid enlargement and goiter. People with a large goiter may have symptoms of choking, especially when lying down, and difficulty swallowing and breathing.
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What diseases does iodine help?
Goitre is the major disease caused by deficiency of iodine.
Which of the following is caused by mineral deficiency A) beriberi B)goitre C)scurvy D)night blindness?
B) Goitre. Goitre is commonly caused by iodine deficiency, which is a mineral essential for the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones. Beriberi is caused by thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency, scurvy is caused by vitamin C deficiency, and night blindness is caused by vitamin A deficiency.
What is deficiency diseases and what are the diseases caused?
They are diseases caused by lack vitaminsthe diseases caused are:rickets,beri beri, scruvy,kwashiorkor.
How iodine is used on a goat farm?
As a drench to help prevent goitre which is caused by iodine deficiency.
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
Names of deficiency diseases?
There are quite a few deficiency diseases. Scurvy is caused by a vitamin C deficiency, Rickets is caused by a vitamin D deficiency, and Paresthesia is the from the lack of vitamin B5.
Is Goiter a contagious disease?
No. Goiter is not a contagious disease. It is caused do to iodine-deficiency.
What diseases are caused by world hunger?
The cause of World Hunger is because countries in some continents are too poor to produce foods on there own.
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 are dificiency diseaseswhat are its causes?
Deficiency diseases are diseases that are caused by a lack of an essential nutrient. For example if you did not have enough vitamins in your diet, you would get deficiency diseases such as scurvy.
What is the disease goiter caused from?
enlargement of thyroid gland known as goitre. it is usually caused by deficiency of iodine.
Inadequate amount of dietary iodine may be the cause of?
iodine deficiency is caused mainly due to reduced intake of iodised salt.
