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Iodine Deficiency Causes

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Dr. Rakhi Tayal MD

I am a 50 yo male. approx 2 mo ago i had iodine levels taken and were 35. my family physician recommended 12.5 mg potas iodine daily for 1 month. My levels are now 380. whatdo i do? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rakhi Tayal ( OBGYN)
Dr.   Binu Parameswaran Pillai MD

I need to know if i am iodine deficient. What test can be done to determine this accurately? I am 67 yrs old male. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai ( Endocrinologist)
Dr. Shivaprasad C MD

thyroid ). how common is omega-3 deficiency in north america? i live in canada. what about iodine deficiency? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shivaprasad C ( Endocrinologist)
Dr.   Binu Parameswaran Pillai MD

gotten which is a sign of iodine deficiency , i ve had it for about eight years now, maybe it ll go away ...During the past few days i ve been craving for foods that are rich in iodine such as low fat... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai ( Endocrinologist)
Dr.   E Venkata Ramana MD

been cured by lugol's iodine and selenium . I did iodine patch test at home to test iodine deficiency ... deficiency, Please suggest the steps to be taken. Also once again,Please do... View answer

Answered by : Dr. E Venkata Ramana ( Pediatrician)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr.       Dorina Gurabardhi MD

My Dr told me that my iodine level was low and to take an over-the-counter supplement. I did not ask for my numbers, so I don t know how low. I don t know which kind to take or in what amount. I ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Marsida Janko MD

Iodine supplement, I have been hearing alot about Iodine deficiency in thyroid problems. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Marsida Janko ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Rudina Balliu MD

Lately, my heart has been racing. I am 23 and I suffer from an iodine deficiency. I have been taking Kelp and Lugol s Solution for about a year now and regularly do blood tests. Does my abnormal ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rudina Balliu ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Suman Kumar MD

it is due to thyroid iodine deficiency. I have been taking medicine for quite some time, its an ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Suman Kumar ( Allergist and Immunologist)
Dr.  Sohil Takodara MD

Hi, In 2 years time my TSH went from 1.6 to 3.05, I have almost every symptom of hypothyroid- and an iodine deficiency (yes- I realize it s not common) - I went to an endocrinologist today- she said ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sohil Takodara ( General & Family Physician)