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(E01.0) Iodine-deficiency-related diffuse (endemic) goitre
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59 605 in individuals diagnosis iodine-deficiency-related diffuse (endemic) goitre confirmed
1 434 deaths with diagnosis iodine-deficiency-related diffuse (endemic) goitre
2% mortality rate associated with the disease iodine-deficiency-related diffuse (endemic) goitre
Diagnosis iodine-deficiency-related diffuse (endemic) goitre is diagnosed Women are 62.60% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis iodine-deficiency-related diffuse (endemic) goitre
1 434 (12.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis iodine-deficiency-related diffuse (endemic) goitre
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease iodine-deficiency-related diffuse (endemic) goitre - Men aged 55-59 and Women aged 60-64
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 10-19, 25-79, 85-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-9, 20-24, 80-84, 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 5-94
Disease Features iodine-deficiency-related diffuse (endemic) goitre
Absence or low individual and public risk
Iodine-deficiency-related diffuse (endemic) goitre - what does this mean
Iodine-deficiency-related diffuse (endemic) goitre is a condition caused by a lack of iodine in the diet, resulting in an enlargement of the thyroid gland. the lack of iodine in the diet leads to an increase in the production of thyroid hormones, which causes the thyroid gland to swell and form a goitre.
What happens during the disease - iodine-deficiency-related diffuse (endemic) goitre
Iodine-deficiency-related diffuse (endemic) goitre is caused by a lack of dietary iodine, which is essential for the production of thyroid hormones. the lack of these hormones leads to an enlargement of the thyroid gland as it attempts to compensate for the lack of hormones by increasing the number of functioning cells. this increase in cells causes the enlargement of the thyroid gland, which is known as goitre.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the thyroid gland
- Blood tests to measure levels of thyroid hormones and antibodies
- Ultrasound of the thyroid gland
- Thyroid scan
- Thyroid uptake test
- Radioactive iodine uptake test
- Biopsy of the thyroid gland
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce the size of the goitre and restore normal iodine levels in the body.
- Administer iodine supplements
- Provide dietary changes to increase iodine intake
- Encourage physical activity
- Encourage adequate hydration
- Monitor thyroid function tests
- Monitor thyroid hormone levels
- Monitor goitre size
- Administer thyroid hormone replacement therapy if needed
- Refer to endocrinologist for further management
7 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Iodine-deficiency-related diffuse (endemic) goitre - Prevention
The best way to prevent iodine-deficiency-related diffuse (endemic) goitre is to ensure adequate intake of dietary iodine. this can be achieved by eating a balanced diet that includes foods such as seafood, dairy products, eggs, and iodized salt. supplements may also be recommended if dietary sources are inadequate. other preventive measures include fortifying foods with iodine and providing universal salt iodization programs.