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(E01.1) Iodine-deficiency-related multinodular (endemic) goitre
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59 605 in individuals diagnosis iodine-deficiency-related multinodular (endemic) goitre confirmed
1 434 deaths with diagnosis iodine-deficiency-related multinodular (endemic) goitre
2% mortality rate associated with the disease iodine-deficiency-related multinodular (endemic) goitre
Diagnosis iodine-deficiency-related multinodular (endemic) goitre is diagnosed Women are 62.60% more likely than Men
11 147
Men receive the diagnosis iodine-deficiency-related multinodular (endemic) goitre
1 434 (12.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis iodine-deficiency-related multinodular (endemic) goitre
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease iodine-deficiency-related multinodular (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 multinodular (endemic) goitre
Absence or low individual and public risk
Iodine-deficiency-related multinodular (endemic) goitre - what does this mean
Iodine-deficiency-related multinodular (endemic) goitre is caused by a lack of dietary iodine, which leads to an increase in the production of thyroid-stimulating hormone (tsh) from the pituitary gland. this, in turn, causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged and produce multiple nodules, resulting in a goitre.
What happens during the disease - iodine-deficiency-related multinodular (endemic) goitre
Iodine-deficiency-related multinodular goitre is a condition caused by a lack of dietary iodine. this deficiency leads to decreased synthesis of thyroid hormones, resulting in an increased production of thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) from the pituitary gland. the increased tsh then stimulates the thyroid gland to produce and secrete excess amounts of thyroid hormones, leading to the formation of multiple nodules in the thyroid gland. these nodules cause the thyroid to become enlarged, resulting in a goitre.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination to assess the size of the thyroid gland
- Blood tests to measure levels of thyroid hormones
- Ultrasound examination of the thyroid gland
- Thyroid scan to check for nodules
- Fine-needle aspiration biopsy to confirm the diagnosis
- Thyroid function tests to measure the levels of iodine in the blood
- Thyroid autoantibody tests to check for autoimmune thyroid disease
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce the size of the goitre and improve the patient's quality of life.
- Prescribe iodine supplements to the patient.
- Monitor the patient's thyroid hormone levels.
- Perform regular ultrasounds to monitor the size of the goitre.
- Prescribe anti-thyroid medications, if necessary.
- Refer the patient to an endocrinologist for further evaluation and treatment.
- Educate the patient about the importance of a healthy diet.
- Encourage the patient to exercise regularly.
- Advise the patient to reduce stress levels.
- Provide the patient with lifestyle advice.
7 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Iodine-deficiency-related multinodular (endemic) goitre - Prevention
The best way to prevent iodine-deficiency-related multinodular (endemic) goitre is to ensure adequate intake of iodine-rich foods such as iodized salt, seaweed, dairy products, and seafood. additionally, regular monitoring of iodine levels in the body can help to detect any potential deficiency before it becomes a problem.