Tag: Iodine hyperthyroidism

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Beware of [iodine hyperthyroidism] caused by drugs. What should I do if it occurs?

Iodine is an important raw material for synthesizing thyroid hormone. Hyperthyroidism caused by increased iodine in the body is called [iodine-derived hyperthyroidism], or [iodine hyperthyroidism] for short. The reasons for the increase in iodine in the body may be: long-term intake of excessive iodine-containing food, long-term or excessive use of iodine-containing drugs, etc. Today, we will mainly talk about [iodine hyperthyroidism] caused by iodine-containing drugs. Which drugs can cause [iodine hyperthyroidism]? Drugs causing iodine hyperthyroidism mainly include: Amiodarone, 75 mg iodine per tablet; Iodine-containing vitamins, each tablet contains 0.15 mg iodine; Iodine glycerin, 15 mg iodine per tablet; Potassium iodide, 145 mg iodine per tablet; Use of radiation contrast agents, such as meglumine diatrizoate, iohexol and ioxanol. Amiodarone is the Read More …

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The Story of Iodine and Thyroid

Iodine is thyroid’s closest friend. Before getting to know thyroid gland, iodine wandered in the environment, from air to water, from soil to plants to animals. Especially in the sea, seawater has the highest iodine content. The iodine in the environment can enter the human body through food, drinking water and air. After encountering the thyroid gland, the thyroid gland will firmly grasp the iodine and become the closest friend to synthesize thyroid hormone together. However, this pair of good friends will also make a little awkward. Iodine deficiency, thyroid swelling If there is not enough iodine in the body, the thyroid gland cannot find enough iodine to synthesize thyroid hormones together. Adhering to the principle that “many people have Read More …

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Truth, do you want iodized salt?

Iodine is an essential micronutrient for human body, It is also a controversial topic in recent years. China is one of the countries with the most serious iodine deficiency in the world. The [macroneck disease] caused by iodine deficiency was recorded in the Warring States Period of China. In addition, Iodine deficiency can also cause childhood dementia, It may even cause brain development disorders in children. Fortunately, At present, [iodine deficiency disease] in our country has been eliminated on the whole, In the process, The policy of adding iodized salt to salt is the most important one. In 2009, Some media began to hype the topic of iodized salt [disease], Linking the rise in thyroid cancer incidence to iodized salt, Read More …

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Truth, do you want iodized salt?

Iodine is an essential micronutrient for human body, It is also a controversial topic in recent years. China is one of the countries with the most serious iodine deficiency in the world. The [macroneck disease] caused by iodine deficiency was recorded in the Warring States Period of China. In addition, Iodine deficiency can also cause childhood dementia, It may even cause brain development disorders in children. Fortunately, At present, [iodine deficiency disease] in our country has been eliminated on the whole, In the process, The policy of adding iodized salt to salt is the most important one. In 2009, Some media began to hype the topic of iodized salt [disease], Linking the rise in thyroid cancer incidence to iodized salt, Read More …