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(E01.8) Other iodine-deficiency-related thyroid disorders and allied conditions
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59 605 in individuals diagnosis other iodine-deficiency-related thyroid disorders and allied conditions confirmed
1 434 deaths with diagnosis other iodine-deficiency-related thyroid disorders and allied conditions
2% mortality rate associated with the disease other iodine-deficiency-related thyroid disorders and allied conditions
Diagnosis other iodine-deficiency-related thyroid disorders and allied conditions is diagnosed Women are 62.60% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis other iodine-deficiency-related thyroid disorders and allied conditions
1 434 (12.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis other iodine-deficiency-related thyroid disorders and allied conditions
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease other iodine-deficiency-related thyroid disorders and allied conditions - 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 other iodine-deficiency-related thyroid disorders and allied conditions
Absence or low individual and public risk
Other iodine-deficiency-related thyroid disorders and allied conditions - what does this mean
Other iodine-deficiency-related thyroid disorders and allied conditions are a group of disorders that occur when the body does not have enough iodine to produce the hormones needed to regulate metabolism, growth, and development. these conditions can include goiter, cretinism, and hypothyroidism.
What happens during the disease - other iodine-deficiency-related thyroid disorders and allied conditions
Iodine deficiency is the leading cause of thyroid disorders and allied conditions. when the body does not have enough iodine, it cannot produce enough thyroid hormones, which can lead to a variety of problems, including goiter, hypothyroidism, cretinism, and mental retardation. additionally, iodine deficiency can lead to an increased risk of certain types of cancer, such as thyroid cancer, as well as an increased risk of autoimmune diseases, such as hashimoto's thyroiditis.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Thyroid function tests
- Thyroid imaging studies
- Ultrasound of the thyroid gland
- Thyroid scintigraphy
- Thyroid hormone levels
- Thyroid antibodies tests
- Thyroid gland biopsy
- Radioactive iodine uptake test
- Thyroid peroxidase antibodies test
- Thyroglobulin antibodies test
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the symptoms of iodine-deficiency-related thyroid disorders and allied conditions.
- Educating the patient on the importance of iodine in the diet
- Prescribing iodine supplements
- Prescribing thyroid hormone replacement therapy
- Prescribing anti-thyroid medications
- Prescribing anti-inflammatory medications
- Referring the patient to a dietitian for dietary advice
- Referring the patient to an endocrinologist for further evaluation and treatment
- Monitoring the patient's progress with regular lab tests
7 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Other iodine-deficiency-related thyroid disorders and allied conditions - Prevention
The best way to prevent other iodine-deficiency-related thyroid disorders and allied conditions is to ensure that individuals have access to a balanced diet that includes adequate amounts of iodine. this can be achieved through dietary supplementation, fortification of foods, or iodized salt. additionally, public health initiatives should be implemented to increase awareness of the importance of iodine in the diet.