What are the symptoms of iodine deficiency?
Iodine deficiency means that your body is not getting enough iodine.
Treatment options include iodine supplements and sometimes thyroid hormone. Prevention is by including iodized salt and foods in your diet.
Iodine is an important mineral and is necessary for thyroid hormones. Keep in mind that the body cannot produce iodine, so you must get this mineral from food.
Symptoms of iodine deficiency include:
- An enlarged thyroid gland;
- A feeling of choking;
- Difficulty swallowing;
- Infertility;
- Confusion;
- Dry skin;
- Thinning hair;
- A hoarse voice;
- A puffy face.
Iodine deficiency is rare in the United States, but it is a common diagnosis in developing countries. Many people living in high-altitude regions are iodine deficient. It is worth noting that in some countries iodized salt is not actively used, therefore, a deficiency is expected in the population.
Source:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23417-iodine-deficiency
