What are the complications of iodine deficiency?

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A series of diseases caused by iodine deficiency were formerly named endemic goiter and endemic cretinism, now collectively referred to as iodine deficiency disorders. In the early stage, there were no obvious clinical symptoms, mild to moderate diffuse goiter, soft texture and no tenderness. A small number of patients with obvious swelling may have compression symptoms, such as dyspnea, dysphagia, hoarseness, irritating cough, etc. What are the complications of iodine deficiency? Let's talk about it

What are the complications of iodine deficiency?

In the early stage of endemic goiter, there were no obvious clinical symptoms, mild to moderate diffuse goiter, soft and no tenderness. A small number of patients with obvious swelling may have compression symptoms, such as dyspnea, dysphagia, hoarseness, irritating cough, etc.

Retrosternal goiter may have symptoms of esophageal or superior vena cava compression. Thyroid function is basically normal, but some patients have hypothyroidism due to insufficient thyroid compensatory function, which affects intelligence and growth. In a few patients with endemic goiter, the serum TSH level is increased due to long-term,

The growth and development of dwarfism is backward, and it can appear as dwarfism. Sexual development disorder is the abnormal development of sexual organs and sex hormone caused by the influence of growth hormone and sex hormone. The nervous system has brain development disorders, leading to mental retardation, permanent and irreversible brain dysfunction. Deaf mute, mental defect, strabismus, spasm or paralysis, etc.

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Lipiodol injection or oral. Iodized oil is a long-term, economic, convenient and less side-effect drug, especially suitable for remote, inconvenient traffic, soil and salt interference areas, especially for women of childbearing age. After the injection of iodized oil, the iodine supply efficiency can reach 3-5 years. The method of oral iodized oil is simple, easy to accept by the masses, and the control effect is also obvious. The iodine supply efficiency is generally about one and a half years.